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How far is Houston, TX, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Houston (IAH) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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756
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657
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Distance from Athens to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 756.116 miles
  • 1216.851 kilometers
  • 657.047 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
  • 755.040 miles
  • 1215.120 kilometers
  • 656.112 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 Athens to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Athens to Houston 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 Athens to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W