How far is Fort Hood, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Hood (Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport) is 758 miles / 1220 kilometers / 659 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Hood (GRK) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 44 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Hood
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Hood. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 757.955 miles
- 1219.810 kilometers
- 658.645 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- 759.215 miles
- 1221.838 kilometers
- 659.740 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 Fort Hood?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Hood?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Fort Hood.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Hood generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 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 Fort Hood
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK).
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 | Killeen–Fort Hood Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Hood, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRK |
| ICAO Code: | KGRK |
| Coordinates: | 31°4′1″N, 97°49′44″W |