How far is Xiamen from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 8077 miles / 12998 kilometers / 7019 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Xiamen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Xiamen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8076.851 miles
- 12998.432 kilometers
- 7018.592 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- 8064.672 miles
- 12978.831 kilometers
- 7008.008 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 Xiamen?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Xiamen?
The time difference between Houston and Xiamen is 14 hours. Xiamen is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
On average, flying from Houston to Xiamen generates about 1 010 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 010 kilograms equals 2 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Xiamen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
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 | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xiamen |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XMN |
| ICAO Code: | ZSAM |
| Coordinates: | 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E |