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How far is Santa Rosa, CA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Rosa (STS) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 9 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Santa Rosa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.780 miles
  • 2498.957 kilometers
  • 1349.329 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
  • 1549.008 miles
  • 2492.886 kilometers
  • 1346.051 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 Rosa?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Santa Rosa generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Rosa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″W