How far is Oakland, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1539 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland (OAK) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1538.797 miles
- 2476.454 kilometers
- 1337.178 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- 1535.164 miles
- 2470.607 kilometers
- 1334.021 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Oakland?
The time difference between Des Moines and Oakland is 2 hours. Oakland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Oakland generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
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 | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |