How far is Sacramento, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1724 miles / 2774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1485.738 miles
- 2391.064 kilometers
- 1291.071 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- 1482.117 miles
- 2385.236 kilometers
- 1287.924 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sacramento generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |