How far is State College, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to State College (SCE) is 892 miles / 1435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 36 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to State College. 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 Des Moines to State College?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to State College 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 Des Moines to State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and University Park Airport (SCE).
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 | 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 |