How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. 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 San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines 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 San Luis Obispo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |