How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ixtapa?
The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2043 miles / 3288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 43 minutes.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Ixtapa to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ixtapa to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1712.174 miles
- 2755.478 kilometers
- 1487.839 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- 1716.824 miles
- 2762.961 kilometers
- 1491.880 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 Ixtapa to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ixtapa and Des Moines?
The time difference between Ixtapa and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Ixtapa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Ixtapa to Des Moines generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ixtapa |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ZIH |
| ICAO Code: | MMZH |
| Coordinates: | 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″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 |