How far is Houston, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1336 miles / 2149 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (HOU) is 1537 miles / 2473 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 39 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1335.526 miles
- 2149.320 kilometers
- 1160.540 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- 1334.272 miles
- 2147.302 kilometers
- 1159.450 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 Philadelphia to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Houston generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |