How far is Houston, TX, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers / 1107 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Houston (HOU) is 1474 miles / 2372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 19 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1273.997 miles
- 2050.299 kilometers
- 1107.073 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- 1273.054 miles
- 2048.781 kilometers
- 1106.253 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 Harrisburg to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Houston?
The time difference between Harrisburg and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Harrisburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Houston generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |