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

The distance between Pullman (Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1215 miles / 1955 kilometers / 1056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pullman (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 11 minutes.

Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Pullman to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1214.771 miles
  • 1954.985 kilometers
  • 1055.608 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
  • 1211.814 miles
  • 1950.226 kilometers
  • 1053.038 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 Pullman to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pullman to Des Moines generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
City: Pullman, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PUW
ICAO Code: KPUW
Coordinates: 46°44′38″N, 117°6′36″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