Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and State College, PA (SCE)
Distance from Des Moines to State College (Des Moines International Airport – University Park Airport) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
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How far is State College from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and State College. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to University Park Airport (SCE) is 2 hours 3 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and State College is 1 hour. State College is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
State College, PA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 137 kg (302 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
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