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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Williamsport, PA?

The distance between Williamsport (Williamsport Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 869 miles / 1398 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williamsport (IPT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 27 minutes.

Williamsport Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Williamsport to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williamsport to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 868.979 miles
  • 1398.486 kilometers
  • 755.122 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
  • 866.738 miles
  • 1394.880 kilometers
  • 753.175 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 Williamsport to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Williamsport Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Williamsport to Des Moines generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williamsport to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Williamsport Regional Airport
City: Williamsport, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IPT
ICAO Code: KIPT
Coordinates: 41°14′30″N, 76°55′15″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W