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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1269 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1453 miles / 2339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 43 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.451 miles
  • 2042.984 kilometers
  • 1103.123 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
  • 1267.115 miles
  • 2039.224 kilometers
  • 1101.093 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Houston to Palm Springs generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Palm Springs (PSP)

United Airlines