How far is Des Moines, IA, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 807 miles / 1298 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Altoona to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 806.601 miles
- 1298.099 kilometers
- 700.918 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- 804.577 miles
- 1294.842 kilometers
- 699.159 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 Altoona to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and Des Moines?
The time difference between Altoona and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Altoona.
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Altoona to Des Moines generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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 |