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How far is Matamoros from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Matamoros (MAM) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 53 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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1109
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1784
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963
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Distance from Des Moines to Matamoros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1108.728 miles
  • 1784.325 kilometers
  • 963.459 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
  • 1111.286 miles
  • 1788.441 kilometers
  • 965.681 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Matamoros?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Matamoros.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Matamoros generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Matamoros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM).

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 Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W