How far is Columbus, OH, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1610 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Columbus (CMH) is 1173 miles / 1887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1000.590 miles
- 1610.294 kilometers
- 869.489 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- 1000.686 miles
- 1610.448 kilometers
- 869.573 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Columbus?
The time difference between Houston and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |