How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lopez, WA?
The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.
Lopez Island Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lopez to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lopez to Des Moines. 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 Lopez to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lopez and Des Moines?
The time difference between Lopez and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Lopez.
Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lopez to Des Moines 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 Lopez to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |
| Destination | 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 |