How far is Altoona, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 807 miles / 1298 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Altoona (AOO) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 49 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Altoona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Altoona. 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 Des Moines to Altoona?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Altoona?
The time difference between Des Moines and Altoona is 1 hour. Altoona is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Altoona 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 Des Moines to Altoona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |