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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tofino?

The distance between Tofino (Tofino/Long Beach Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1635 miles / 2631 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tofino (YAZ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2058 miles / 3312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 52 minutes.

Tofino/Long Beach Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1635
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2631
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1421
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Distance from Tofino to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.008 miles
  • 2631.291 kilometers
  • 1420.783 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
  • 1630.977 miles
  • 2624.803 kilometers
  • 1417.280 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 Tofino to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tofino/Long Beach Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tofino to Des Moines generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tofino/Long Beach Airport (YAZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Tofino/Long Beach Airport
City: Tofino
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAZ
ICAO Code: CYAZ
Coordinates: 49°4′47″N, 125°46′32″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