How far is Houston, TX, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers / 1602 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Houston (HOU) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 19 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Portland to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1843.503 miles
- 2966.830 kilometers
- 1601.960 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- 1841.917 miles
- 2964.278 kilometers
- 1600.582 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 Portland to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Houston?
The time difference between Portland and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Portland to Houston generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 |