How far is Tucson, AZ, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Tucson (TUS) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 0 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 935.968 miles
- 1506.294 kilometers
- 813.334 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- 934.203 miles
- 1503.454 kilometers
- 811.800 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Tucson?
The time difference between Houston and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Houston to Tucson generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Tucson (TUS)
| United Airlines |