How far is Ixtapa from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2042 miles / 3287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 42 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Ixtapa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1712.174 miles
- 2755.478 kilometers
- 1487.839 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- 1716.824 miles
- 2762.961 kilometers
- 1491.880 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 Ixtapa?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ixtapa?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Ixtapa generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Ixtapa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
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 | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ixtapa |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ZIH |
| ICAO Code: | MMZH |
| Coordinates: | 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W |