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How far is Nantes from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 4906 miles / 7895 kilometers / 4263 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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Distance from Houston to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4905.531 miles
  • 7894.687 kilometers
  • 4262.790 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
  • 4895.075 miles
  • 7877.859 kilometers
  • 4253.704 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Houston to Nantes generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W