How far is Houston, TX, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (IAH) is 652 miles / 1050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 562.125 miles
- 904.653 kilometers
- 488.473 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- 561.502 miles
- 903.650 kilometers
- 487.932 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 Birmingham to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Houston generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |