How far is San Antonio, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to San Antonio (SAT) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – San Antonio International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to San Antonio
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to San Antonio. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.142 miles
- 1400.357 kilometers
- 756.132 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- 871.680 miles
- 1402.833 kilometers
- 757.469 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 San Antonio?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Antonio?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and San Antonio.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to San Antonio generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 San Antonio
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
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 | San Antonio International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Antonio, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAT |
| ICAO Code: | KSAT |
| Coordinates: | 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W |