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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Loreto?

The distance between Loreto (Loreto International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1472 miles / 2369 kilometers / 1279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Loreto (LTO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2275 miles / 3662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 47 minutes.

Loreto International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Loreto to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Loreto to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1471.990 miles
  • 2368.938 kilometers
  • 1279.124 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
  • 1472.437 miles
  • 2369.658 kilometers
  • 1279.513 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 Loreto to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Loreto International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Loreto International Airport (LTO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Loreto to Des Moines generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Loreto to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Loreto International Airport (LTO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Loreto International Airport
City: Loreto
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LTO
ICAO Code: MMLT
Coordinates: 25°59′21″N, 111°20′52″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W