How far is Houston, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (HOU) is 938 miles / 1510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.623 miles
- 1327.102 kilometers
- 716.578 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- 826.380 miles
- 1329.930 kilometers
- 718.105 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |