How far is Houston, TX, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Houston (HOU) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1896.212 miles
- 3051.658 kilometers
- 1647.763 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- 1894.928 miles
- 3049.591 kilometers
- 1646.647 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 Seattle to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Houston?
The time difference between Seattle and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Seattle to Houston generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |