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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1304 miles / 2099 kilometers / 1133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Yuma (YUM) is 1614 miles / 2597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 2 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1303.997 miles
  • 2098.580 kilometers
  • 1133.143 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
  • 1302.186 miles
  • 2095.665 kilometers
  • 1131.569 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Yuma generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Yuma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W