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

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

The driving distance from Johnstown (JST) to Des Moines (DSM) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 12 minutes.

Johnstown–Cambria County Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Johnstown to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johnstown to Des Moines. 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 Johnstown to Des Moines?

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

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

On average, flying from Johnstown to Des Moines 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 Johnstown to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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