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

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

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1615 miles / 2599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Des Moines

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

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

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

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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