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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Santa Rosa, CA?

The distance between Santa Rosa (Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 11 minutes.

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Santa Rosa to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Rosa to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.780 miles
  • 2498.957 kilometers
  • 1349.329 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
  • 1549.008 miles
  • 2492.886 kilometers
  • 1346.051 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 Rosa to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Santa Rosa to Des Moines generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Rosa to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
City: Santa Rosa, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STS
ICAO Code: KSTS
Coordinates: 38°30′32″N, 122°48′46″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W