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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Greensboro (GSO) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.773 miles
  • 1588.057 kilometers
  • 857.482 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
  • 985.540 miles
  • 1586.074 kilometers
  • 856.411 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Houston to Greensboro generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W