Des Moines to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Long Beach, California?
The distance from Des Moines to Long Beach, California is 1441.7 miles (2320.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1698.7 miles, taking about 29h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Long Beach, California in California.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Des Moines to Long Beach, California
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
- You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator