How far is Tucson, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS) is 1420 miles / 2285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 49 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1153.731 miles
- 1856.750 kilometers
- 1002.565 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- 1152.632 miles
- 1854.982 kilometers
- 1001.610 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tucson?
The time difference between Des Moines and Tucson is 2 hours. Tucson is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Tucson generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |