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How far is Houston, TX, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 640 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Houston (IAH) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan 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)
  • 639.614 miles
  • 1029.359 kilometers
  • 555.809 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
  • 638.558 miles
  • 1027.659 kilometers
  • 554.891 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Columbus to Houston generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W
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