How far is Houston, TX, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 41 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from New York to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1416.880 miles
- 2280.247 kilometers
- 1231.235 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- 1415.420 miles
- 2277.898 kilometers
- 1229.967 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 New York to Houston?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Houston?
The time difference between New York and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from New York to Houston generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | 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 |