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How far is Allentown, PA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Allentown (ABE) is 1546 miles / 2488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 40 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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1350
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2173
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1173
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Distance from Houston to Allentown

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Allentown. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.386 miles
  • 2173.236 kilometers
  • 1173.453 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
  • 1349.298 miles
  • 2171.485 kilometers
  • 1172.508 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 Houston to Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Houston to Allentown generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W