How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1428 miles / 2297 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 26 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1427.536 miles
- 2297.396 kilometers
- 1240.495 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- 1425.307 miles
- 2293.809 kilometers
- 1238.558 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 San Diego to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |