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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Matamoros?

The distance between Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matamoros (MAM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1297 miles / 2088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 59 minutes.

Matamoros International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1109
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1784
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963
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Distance from Matamoros to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1108.728 miles
  • 1784.325 kilometers
  • 963.459 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
  • 1111.286 miles
  • 1788.441 kilometers
  • 965.681 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 Matamoros to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Matamoros International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Matamoros and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Matamoros and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Matamoros International Airport (MAM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Matamoros to Des Moines generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″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