How far is Houston, TX, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 986 miles / 1586 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Houston (IAH) is 1150 miles / 1851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 8 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 985.656 miles
- 1586.259 kilometers
- 856.511 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- 985.651 miles
- 1586.252 kilometers
- 856.508 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 Columbus to Houston?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Houston?
The time difference between Columbus and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Columbus to Houston generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 Columbus (CMH) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |