How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tulsa, OK?
The distance between Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 387 miles / 623 kilometers / 336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tulsa (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 11 minutes.
Tulsa International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Tulsa to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tulsa to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 387.077 miles
- 622.939 kilometers
- 336.360 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- 387.560 miles
- 623.718 kilometers
- 336.781 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 Tulsa to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tulsa and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Tulsa to Des Moines generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tulsa to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Tulsa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tulsa, OK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUL |
| ICAO Code: | KTUL |
| Coordinates: | 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″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 |