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How far is São Luís from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and São Luís (Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport) is 4048 miles / 6515 kilometers / 3518 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport

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Distance from Houston to São Luís

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4048.022 miles
  • 6514.661 kilometers
  • 3517.635 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
  • 4050.149 miles
  • 6518.083 kilometers
  • 3519.483 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 São Luís?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)

On average, flying from Houston to São Luís generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to São Luís

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).

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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
City: São Luís
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SLZ
ICAO Code: SBSL
Coordinates: 2°35′7″S, 44°14′2″W