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How far is Burbank, CA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank (BUR) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 24 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Burbank

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.686 miles
  • 2310.512 kilometers
  • 1247.577 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
  • 1433.022 miles
  • 2306.225 kilometers
  • 1245.262 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 Des Moines to Burbank?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Burbank generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″W