How far is Culiacán from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2256 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Culiacán (CUL) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 24 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Culiacán International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Culiacán
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Culiacán. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1401.896 miles
- 2256.133 kilometers
- 1218.214 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- 1403.396 miles
- 2258.547 kilometers
- 1219.518 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 Des Moines to Culiacán?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Culiacán?
The time difference between Des Moines and Culiacán is 1 hour. Culiacán is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Culiacán generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Culiacán
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Culiacán International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Culiacán |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUL |
| ICAO Code: | MMCL |
| Coordinates: | 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W |