How far is Houston, TX, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1092 miles / 1758 kilometers / 949 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (HOU) is 1277 miles / 2055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1092.129 miles
- 1757.611 kilometers
- 949.034 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- 1092.677 miles
- 1758.493 kilometers
- 949.510 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 Detroit to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Houston?
The time difference between Detroit and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Detroit to Houston generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |