How far is Des Moines, IA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 0 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 801.801 miles
- 1290.374 kilometers
- 696.746 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- 803.482 miles
- 1293.079 kilometers
- 698.207 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 Houston to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Houston to Des Moines generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)
| United Airlines |