How far is Des Moines, IA, from Mexico City?
The distance between Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1534 miles / 2468 kilometers / 1333 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mexico City (NLU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1860 miles / 2994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Mexico City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexico City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1533.658 miles
- 2468.184 kilometers
- 1332.713 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- 1537.841 miles
- 2474.915 kilometers
- 1336.347 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 Mexico City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Mexico City and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Mexico City to Des Moines generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Felipe Ángeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | NLU |
| ICAO Code: | MMSM |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″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 |