How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1447 miles / 2328 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1704 miles / 2743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 36 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1446.568 miles
- 2328.026 kilometers
- 1257.033 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- 1443.939 miles
- 2323.795 kilometers
- 1254.749 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |