How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1720 miles / 2768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 16 minutes.
Sacramento International 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)- 1485.738 miles
- 2391.064 kilometers
- 1291.071 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- 1482.117 miles
- 2385.236 kilometers
- 1287.924 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 International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Des Moines generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 International Airport (SMF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |