How far is La Paz from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and La Paz (La Paz International Airport) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to La Paz (LAP) is 2066 miles / 3325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – La Paz International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to La Paz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to La Paz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1540.752 miles
- 2479.599 kilometers
- 1338.877 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- 1541.958 miles
- 2481.542 kilometers
- 1339.925 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 La Paz?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to La Paz International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and La Paz?
The time difference between Des Moines and La Paz is 1 hour. La Paz is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and La Paz International Airport (LAP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to La Paz generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 La Paz
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and La Paz International Airport (LAP).
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 | La Paz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | LAP |
| ICAO Code: | MMLP |
| Coordinates: | 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W |