Des Moines to Houston flight distance & time (DSM-IAH)
How far is Des Moines from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 1,290 km / 697 nm, about 1h 49m flight time, with an initial heading of 187° (S).
| From | Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Des Moines, US |
|---|---|
| To | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
| Distance | 1,290 km · 697 nm · 802 mi |
| Initial heading | 187° (S) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly DSM to IAH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | 697 nm / 1,291 km |
| Piper PA-34 Seneca | 699 nm / 1,295 km |
| Transavia PL-12 Airtruk / T-300 Skyfarmer | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Kawasaki T-4 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Lockheed F-94 Starfire | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Boeing 247 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| Vought OS2U Kingfisher | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 700 nm / 1,296 km |
| McDonnell F-4 Phantom II | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Fuji T-1 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Kawasaki C-1 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| English Electric / BAC Lightning | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Junkers Ju 52/3m | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-38 / Yak-38 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Technoavia SM92 Finist | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Dassault Mirage 5 / 50 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-38 / Yak-38 | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
| SOCATA TB30 Epsilon | 702 nm / 1,300 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Des Moines from Houston?
- The great circle distance between Des Moines and Houston is 1,290 km (697 nm / 802 mi).
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Houston?
- A direct flight from DSM to IAH takes about 1h 49m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.