How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1709 miles / 2751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1473.348 miles
- 2371.123 kilometers
- 1280.304 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- 1469.775 miles
- 2365.374 kilometers
- 1277.200 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 Sacramento to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Des Moines generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |
| Destination | 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 |