How far is Columbus, GA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Columbus (CSG) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Columbus Metropolitan 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)- 643.868 miles
- 1036.204 kilometers
- 559.506 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- 642.874 miles
- 1034.606 kilometers
- 558.643 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 43 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |