How far is Piedras Negras from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Piedras Negras (Piedras Negras International Airport) is 970 miles / 1562 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Piedras Negras (PDS) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 29 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Piedras Negras International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Piedras Negras
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Piedras Negras. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 970.379 miles
- 1561.674 kilometers
- 843.237 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- 971.886 miles
- 1564.099 kilometers
- 844.546 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 Piedras Negras?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Piedras Negras International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Piedras Negras?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Piedras Negras.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Piedras Negras generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Piedras Negras
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).
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 | Piedras Negras International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Piedras Negras |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | PDS |
| ICAO Code: | MMPG |
| Coordinates: | 28°37′38″N, 100°32′6″W |