How far is Houston, TX, from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4834 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4201 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from London to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4833.949 miles
- 7779.487 kilometers
- 4200.587 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- 4823.699 miles
- 7762.991 kilometers
- 4191.680 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 London to Houston?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Houston?
The time difference between London and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from London to Houston generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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 |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Houston (IAH)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |