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How far is Houston, TX, from Santa Cruz das Flores?

The distance between Santa Cruz das Flores (Flores Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3636 miles / 5851 kilometers / 3159 nautical miles.

Flores Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3635.863 miles
  • 5851.355 kilometers
  • 3159.479 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
  • 3628.422 miles
  • 5839.380 kilometers
  • 3153.013 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 Santa Cruz das Flores to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Flores Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flores Airport (FLW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Santa Cruz das Flores to Houston generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Cruz das Flores to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Flores Airport (FLW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Flores Airport
City: Santa Cruz das Flores
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FLW
ICAO Code: LPFL
Coordinates: 39°27′19″N, 31°7′53″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