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How far is Houston, TX, from Budapest?

The distance between Budapest (Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 5738 miles / 9234 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Budapest to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5737.704 miles
  • 9233.939 kilometers
  • 4985.928 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
  • 5725.325 miles
  • 9214.018 kilometers
  • 4975.172 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 Budapest to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Budapest to Houston generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Budapest to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
City: Budapest
Country: Hungary Flag of Hungary
IATA Code: BUD
ICAO Code: LHBP
Coordinates: 47°26′12″N, 19°15′20″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