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How far is Roswell, NM, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Roswell (ROW) is 731 miles / 1177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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Distance from Houston to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 587.597 miles
  • 945.646 kilometers
  • 510.608 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
  • 586.834 miles
  • 944.418 kilometers
  • 509.945 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Houston to Roswell generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W