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How far is Alma from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Alma (YTF) is 2128 miles / 3424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 0 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Alma Airport

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1788
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2878
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1554
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Distance from Houston to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.084 miles
  • 2877.642 kilometers
  • 1553.802 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
  • 1787.376 miles
  • 2876.503 kilometers
  • 1553.188 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Alma Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from Houston to Alma generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Alma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Alma Airport (YTF).

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W