How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1532 miles / 2465 kilometers / 1331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 20 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1531.808 miles
- 2465.206 kilometers
- 1331.105 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- 1528.246 miles
- 2459.473 kilometers
- 1328.009 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 Jose to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Jose to Des Moines generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 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 Jose to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |