How far is Des Moines, IA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1539 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1538.797 miles
- 2476.454 kilometers
- 1337.178 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- 1535.164 miles
- 2470.607 kilometers
- 1334.021 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 Oakland to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Oakland to Des Moines generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |