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How far is Culiacán from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Culiacán (CUL) is 1138 miles / 1832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 28 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.230 miles
  • 1331.298 kilometers
  • 718.844 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
  • 826.550 miles
  • 1330.204 kilometers
  • 718.252 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 Culiacán?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Houston to Culiacán generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Culiacán

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

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 Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W