How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1467 miles / 2361 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 10 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1466.933 miles
- 2360.799 kilometers
- 1274.730 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- 1470.582 miles
- 2366.672 kilometers
- 1277.901 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 Cancún to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cancún to Des Moines generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cancún to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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 |