How far is Houston, TX, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1825 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Houston (IAH) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 55 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1824.593 miles
- 2936.398 kilometers
- 1585.528 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- 1822.934 miles
- 2933.728 kilometers
- 1584.087 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 57 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Portland to Houston generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 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 Portland (PDX) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |