How far is Mexicali from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1668 miles / 2685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Mexicali International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Mexicali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1335.824 miles
- 2149.800 kilometers
- 1160.799 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- 1333.918 miles
- 2146.732 kilometers
- 1159.143 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 Mexicali?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Mexicali?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Mexicali 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 Mexicali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |