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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 41 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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744
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1197
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646
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Distance from Houston to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.736 miles
  • 1196.928 kilometers
  • 646.289 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
  • 742.968 miles
  • 1195.691 kilometers
  • 645.622 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 Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Houston to Albuquerque generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

United Airlines