Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Santa Maria, CA (SMX)
Distance from Des Moines to Santa Maria (Des Moines International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1521 miles / 2448 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.
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How far is Santa Maria from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Santa Maria. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.996 miles
- 2447.805 kilometers
- 1321.709 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1517.923 miles
- 2442.861 kilometers
- 1319.039 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is 3 hours 22 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Santa Maria is 2 hours. Santa Maria is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Santa Maria, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 166 kg (366 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Santa Maria Public Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Maria, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMX |
| ICAO Code: | KSMX |
| Coordinates: | 34°53′56″N, 120°27′25″W |
Des Moines to Santa Maria flight path
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
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