How far is San Francisco, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1814 miles / 2920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 3 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1549.072 miles
- 2492.990 kilometers
- 1346.107 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- 1545.427 miles
- 2487.124 kilometers
- 1342.939 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 Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to San Francisco generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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 Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |