How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Antonio, TX?
The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 37 minutes.
San Antonio International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from San Antonio to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Antonio to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.142 miles
- 1400.357 kilometers
- 756.132 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- 871.680 miles
- 1402.833 kilometers
- 757.469 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 San Antonio to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Antonio and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between San Antonio and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Antonio to Des Moines generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Antonio International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Antonio, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAT |
| ICAO Code: | KSAT |
| Coordinates: | 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″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 |