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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pasco, WA?

The distance between Pasco (Tri-Cities Airport (Washington)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1306 miles / 2102 kilometers / 1135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pasco (PSC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.

Tri-Cities Airport (Washington) – Des Moines International Airport

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1306
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Distance from Pasco to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pasco to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1305.871 miles
  • 2101.595 kilometers
  • 1134.771 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1302.598 miles
  • 2096.329 kilometers
  • 1131.927 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Pasco to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tri-Cities Airport (Washington) to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tri-Cities Airport (Washington) (PSC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pasco to Des Moines generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pasco to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tri-Cities Airport (Washington) (PSC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Tri-Cities Airport (Washington)
City: Pasco, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSC
ICAO Code: KPSC
Coordinates: 46°15′52″N, 119°7′8″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W