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How far is Laredo, TX, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Laredo (Laredo International Airport) is 301 miles / 485 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Laredo (LRD) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 17 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Laredo International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Laredo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 301.229 miles
  • 484.780 kilometers
  • 261.760 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
  • 301.144 miles
  • 484.645 kilometers
  • 261.687 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 Laredo?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Laredo International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Laredo?

There is no time difference between Houston and Laredo.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Laredo International Airport (LRD)

On average, flying from Houston to Laredo generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Laredo

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

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 Laredo International Airport
City: Laredo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LRD
ICAO Code: KLRD
Coordinates: 27°32′37″N, 99°27′41″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Laredo (LRD)

United Airlines