How far is Des Moines, IA, from La Paz?
The distance between La Paz (La Paz International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from La Paz (LAP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2067 miles / 3326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 48 minutes.
La Paz International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from La Paz to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from La Paz to Des Moines. 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 La Paz to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from La Paz International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between La Paz and Des Moines?
The time difference between La Paz and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of La Paz.
Flight carbon footprint between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from La Paz to Des Moines 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 La Paz to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | La Paz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | La Paz |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | LAP |
| ICAO Code: | MMLP |
| Coordinates: | 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W |
| Destination | 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 |