How far is Lopez, WA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lopez (LPS) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 36 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lopez Island Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lopez
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1501.382 miles
- 2416.239 kilometers
- 1304.665 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- 1497.713 miles
- 2410.335 kilometers
- 1301.477 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 Lopez?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lopez?
The time difference between Des Moines and Lopez is 2 hours. Lopez is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lopez generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Lopez
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).
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 | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |