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How far is Houston, TX, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 6338 miles / 10200 kilometers / 5507 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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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)
  • 6337.809 miles
  • 10199.714 kilometers
  • 5507.405 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
  • 6324.990 miles
  • 10179.085 kilometers
  • 5496.266 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 International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 12 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Athens to Houston generates about 763 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 763 kilograms equals 1 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
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