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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tuxtla Gutiérrez?

The distance between Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1720 miles / 2769 kilometers / 1495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2151 miles / 3462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 2 minutes.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1720.296 miles
  • 2768.548 kilometers
  • 1494.896 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
  • 1725.711 miles
  • 2777.262 kilometers
  • 1499.602 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 Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport (TGZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Des Moines generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport (TGZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport
City: Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TGZ
ICAO Code: MMTG
Coordinates: 16°33′48″N, 93°1′20″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