How far is Houston, TX, from Cartagena?
The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1855 miles / 2985 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.
Rafael Núñez International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Cartagena to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cartagena to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1854.881 miles
- 2985.141 kilometers
- 1611.847 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- 1857.762 miles
- 2989.779 kilometers
- 1614.351 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 Cartagena to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cartagena and Houston?
The time difference between Cartagena and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Cartagena.
Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Cartagena to Houston generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cartagena to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Rafael Núñez International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cartagena |
| Country: | Colombia  |
| IATA Code: | CTG |
| ICAO Code: | SKCG |
| Coordinates: | 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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 |