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How far is Vancouver from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2464 miles / 3965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 16 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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1972
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3173
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1713
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Distance from Houston to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.554 miles
  • 3172.909 kilometers
  • 1713.234 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
  • 1970.264 miles
  • 3170.833 kilometers
  • 1712.113 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Houston to Vancouver generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W