How far is Des Moines, IA, from Mérida?
The distance between Mérida (Mérida International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1438 miles / 2315 kilometers / 1250 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mérida (MID) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2466 miles / 3969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 13 minutes.
Mérida International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Mérida to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mérida to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1438.298 miles
- 2314.716 kilometers
- 1249.847 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- 1442.211 miles
- 2321.014 kilometers
- 1253.247 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 Mérida to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Mérida International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mérida and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Mérida International Airport (MID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Mérida to Des Moines generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mérida to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mérida International Airport (MID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Mérida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mérida |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MID |
| ICAO Code: | MMMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°56′13″N, 89°39′27″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 |