How far is Tijuana from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 1424 miles / 2291 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Tijuana International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Tijuana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Tijuana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1423.745 miles
- 2291.295 kilometers
- 1237.201 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- 1421.587 miles
- 2287.823 kilometers
- 1235.325 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 Tijuana?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tijuana?
The time difference between Des Moines and Tijuana is 2 hours. Tijuana is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Tijuana generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Tijuana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 | Tijuana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tijuana |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TIJ |
| ICAO Code: | MMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W |