How far is Houston, TX, from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 48 minutes.
Miami International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Miami to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 964.086 miles
- 1551.545 kilometers
- 837.767 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- 962.757 miles
- 1549.408 kilometers
- 836.613 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 Miami to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and Houston?
The time difference between Miami and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Miami to Houston generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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 Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |