How far is Xi'an from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 7730 miles / 12440 kilometers / 6717 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Xi'an
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Xi'an. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7729.687 miles
- 12439.725 kilometers
- 6716.914 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- 7716.099 miles
- 12417.857 kilometers
- 6705.107 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 Xi'an?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Xi'an?
The time difference between Houston and Xi'an is 14 hours. Xi'an is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
On average, flying from Houston to Xi'an generates about 959 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 959 kilograms equals 2 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Xi'an
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
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 | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |