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How far is Poza Rica from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) is 1459 miles / 2348 kilometers / 1268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Poza Rica (PAZ) is 1685 miles / 2711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – El Tajín National Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Poza Rica

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1459.143 miles
  • 2348.262 kilometers
  • 1267.960 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
  • 1463.170 miles
  • 2354.744 kilometers
  • 1271.460 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 Poza Rica?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to El Tajín National Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Poza Rica generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Poza Rica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ).

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 El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″W