How far is San Jose, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1532 miles / 2465 kilometers / 1331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to San Jose (SJC) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1531.808 miles
- 2465.206 kilometers
- 1331.105 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- 1528.246 miles
- 2459.473 kilometers
- 1328.009 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to San Jose generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |