How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 30 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1324.547 miles
- 2131.652 kilometers
- 1151.000 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- 1323.202 miles
- 2129.486 kilometers
- 1149.831 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Houston to Philadelphia generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |