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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bullhead City, AZ?

The distance between Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1213 miles / 1953 kilometers / 1054 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bullhead City (IFP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1514 miles / 2437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 14 minutes.

Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Bullhead City to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1213.482 miles
  • 1952.910 kilometers
  • 1054.487 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
  • 1211.225 miles
  • 1949.278 kilometers
  • 1052.526 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 Bullhead City to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Bullhead City to Des Moines generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bullhead City to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W
Destination 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