How far is Houston, TX, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH) is 1516 miles / 2439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1324.547 miles
- 2131.652 kilometers
- 1151.000 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- 1323.202 miles
- 2129.486 kilometers
- 1149.831 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Houston generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Houston (IAH)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |