How far is Des Moines, IA, from Santa Ana, CA?
The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1428 miles / 2299 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1685 miles / 2711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.
Orange County John Wayne Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Santa Ana to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Ana to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1428.262 miles
- 2298.565 kilometers
- 1241.126 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- 1425.759 miles
- 2294.536 kilometers
- 1238.950 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 Santa Ana to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Santa Ana to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Ana to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Orange County John Wayne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Ana, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SNA |
| ICAO Code: | KSNA |
| Coordinates: | 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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 |