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How far is Johnstown, PA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Johnstown (Johnstown–Cambria County Airport) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown (JST) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 13 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Johnstown–Cambria County Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Johnstown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 779.698 miles
  • 1254.802 kilometers
  • 677.539 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
  • 777.742 miles
  • 1251.654 kilometers
  • 675.839 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 Des Moines to Johnstown?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Johnstown–Cambria County Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Johnstown–Cambria County Airport (JST)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Johnstown generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Johnstown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Johnstown–Cambria County Airport (JST).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Johnstown–Cambria County Airport
City: Johnstown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JST
ICAO Code: KJST
Coordinates: 40°18′57″N, 78°50′2″W