Distance from Long Beach to Des Moines by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Long Beach (CA) to Des Moines (IA) is 1443 miles or 2321 kilometers or 1253 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Long Beach to Des Moines is 1698 miles (2734 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 255 miles or 413 km.

Long Beach to Des Moines Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Long Beach, CA and Des Moines, IA
This map shows the distance from Long Beach, CA, Usa to Des Moines, IA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Long Beach, California to Des Moines, Iowa is displayed below.

Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Des Moines, Iowa is 1698 miles or 2734 km.
The total driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Des Moines, IA is 1698 miles or 2734 kilometers. Your trip begins in Long Beach, California. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Long Beach, California to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1698 miles (2734 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 29 to 30 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Long Beach, CA to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Long Beach, CA to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 29 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Long Beach to Des Moines take?
Long Beach and Des Moines are 29 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Long Beach and Des Moines

Time difference between Long Beach (CA) and Des Moines (IA) is 2 Hours.
Des Moines time is 2 Hours ahead of Long Beach.

Current local time in Long Beach	Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-12, 20:16:05 PST	2025-12-12, 22:16:05 CST

How Far is it Between Long Beach California, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Long Beach, CA and Des Moines, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1698 mi	2734 km	1474.54 nmi
Straight line distance	1443 mi	2321 km	1253 nmi
Difference	255 mi	413 km	221 nmi

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