How far is Des Moines, IA, from Santa Maria, CA?
The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Public Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2448 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 15 minutes.
Santa Maria Public Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Santa Maria to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Des Moines. 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 Santa Maria to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Public Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Santa Maria to Des Moines 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 Santa Maria to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |