How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 705 miles / 1134 kilometers / 613 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 704.939 miles
- 1134.489 kilometers
- 612.575 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- 703.164 miles
- 1131.632 kilometers
- 611.032 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 Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Pittsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Pittsburgh generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
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 | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |