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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Laredo, TX?

The distance between Laredo (Laredo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Laredo (LRD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 25 minutes.

Laredo International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1019
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1640
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885
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Distance from Laredo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1018.841 miles
  • 1639.666 kilometers
  • 885.349 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
  • 1020.757 miles
  • 1642.749 kilometers
  • 887.014 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 Laredo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Laredo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Laredo and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Laredo and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Laredo International Airport (LRD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Laredo to Des Moines generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Laredo to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Laredo International Airport
City: Laredo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LRD
ICAO Code: KLRD
Coordinates: 27°32′37″N, 99°27′41″W
Destination 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