How far is Columbus, GA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 640 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Columbus (CSG) is 715 miles / 1150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 639.614 miles
- 1029.359 kilometers
- 555.809 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- 638.558 miles
- 1027.659 kilometers
- 554.891 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 42 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |