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How far is Islip, NY, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers / 1263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Islip (ISP) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 29 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Houston to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1453.783 miles
  • 2339.637 kilometers
  • 1263.303 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
  • 1452.238 miles
  • 2337.150 kilometers
  • 1261.960 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Houston to Islip generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W