How far is Santa Maria, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) is 1521 miles / 2448 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Maria (SMX) is 1819 miles / 2928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Santa Maria Public Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Santa Maria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Santa Maria. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Santa Maria?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Santa Maria Public Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Maria?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Santa Maria generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Santa Maria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX).
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 | 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 |