How far is Des Moines, IA, from Mexicali?
The distance between Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 15 minutes.
Mexicali International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Mexicali to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexicali to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1335.824 miles
- 2149.800 kilometers
- 1160.799 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- 1333.918 miles
- 2146.732 kilometers
- 1159.143 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 Mexicali to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Mexicali International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Mexicali to Des Moines generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexicali to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″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 |