How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3255 miles / 5238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 59 minutes.
Juan Santamaría 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)- 2246.665 miles
- 3615.656 kilometers
- 1952.298 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- 2253.856 miles
- 3627.229 kilometers
- 1958.547 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between San Jose and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Jose to Des Moines generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′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 |