How far is Houston, TX, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) is 1256 miles / 2021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 13 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1075.067 miles
- 1730.152 kilometers
- 934.207 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- 1075.516 miles
- 1730.875 kilometers
- 934.598 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 32 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Detroit to Houston generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 343 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 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 Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH)
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |