How far is San Luis Obispo, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is 1839 miles / 2960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.606 miles
- 2447.177 kilometers
- 1321.370 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- 1517.461 miles
- 2442.116 kilometers
- 1318.637 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 San Luis Obispo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Luis Obispo?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo 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 Des Moines to San Luis Obispo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).
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 | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″W |