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

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers / 1003 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 51 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1154
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1857
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1003
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Distance from Tucson to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Des Moines. 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 Tucson to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tucson to Des Moines 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 Tucson to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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