How far is Des Moines, IA, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.
University Park Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from State College to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.564 miles
- 1327.007 kilometers
- 716.526 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- 822.456 miles
- 1323.614 kilometers
- 714.695 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 State College to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from State College to Des Moines generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |