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How far is Chania from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 6455 miles / 10389 kilometers / 5609 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6455.182 miles
  • 10388.608 kilometers
  • 5609.400 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
  • 6442.448 miles
  • 10368.114 kilometers
  • 5598.334 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chania International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Houston to Chania generates about 779 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 779 kilograms equals 1 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Chania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).

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 Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E