How far is Houston, TX, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 5217 miles / 8396 kilometers / 4533 nautical miles.

Distance from Alicante to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5216.965 miles
• 8395.892 kilometers
• 4533.419 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

• 5206.138 miles
• 8378.467 kilometers
• 4524.010 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 Alicante to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Houston?

The time difference between Alicante and Houston is 7 hours. Houston is 7 hours behind Alicante.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Alicante to Houston generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin	Alicante–Elche Airport
City:	Alicante
Country:	Spain
IATA Code:	ALC
ICAO Code:	LEAL
Coordinates:	38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W

Destination	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