How far is Houston, TX, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Houston (HOU) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 37 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Houston William P. Hobby 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)- 1427.742 miles
- 2297.728 kilometers
- 1240.674 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- 1426.412 miles
- 2295.588 kilometers
- 1239.518 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 LaGuardia Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 12 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from New York to Houston generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Houston (HOU)
| Southwest Airlines |