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How far is Ciudad Obregón from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ciudad Obregón (Ciudad Obregón International Airport) is 1338 miles / 2153 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ciudad Obregón (CEN) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Ciudad Obregón International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Ciudad Obregón

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.949 miles
  • 2153.221 kilometers
  • 1162.646 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
  • 1338.261 miles
  • 2153.722 kilometers
  • 1162.917 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 Des Moines to Ciudad Obregón?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ciudad Obregón International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Ciudad Obregón 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 Des Moines to Ciudad Obregón

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ciudad Obregón International Airport
City: Ciudad Obregón
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CEN
ICAO Code: MMCN
Coordinates: 27°23′33″N, 109°49′58″W