How far is Sacramento, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sacramento. 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 Des Moines to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sacramento 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 Des Moines to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |