How far is Houston, TX, from Austin, TX?
The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 140 miles / 226 kilometers / 122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Houston (IAH) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 9 minutes.
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Austin to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Austin to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 140.223 miles
- 225.667 kilometers
- 121.851 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- 139.956 miles
- 225.238 kilometers
- 121.619 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 Austin to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Austin and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Austin to Houston generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″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 |
Airlines flying from Austin (AUS) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |