How far is Long Beach, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 1438 miles / 2314 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach (LGB) is 1696 miles / 2730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 29 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Long Beach Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Long Beach
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1437.785 miles
- 2313.890 kilometers
- 1249.401 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- 1435.215 miles
- 2309.754 kilometers
- 1247.167 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 Long Beach?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Long Beach?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Long Beach generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 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 Long Beach
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
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 | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W |