How far is Tucson, AZ, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Tucson (TUS) is 1068 miles / 1718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 57 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.135 miles
- 1521.048 kilometers
- 821.300 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- 943.398 miles
- 1518.252 kilometers
- 819.791 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Tucson?
The time difference between Houston and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Houston to Tucson generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |