How far is Houston, TX, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (HOU) is 1182 miles / 1903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 59 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1019.984 miles
- 1641.505 kilometers
- 886.342 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- 1018.238 miles
- 1638.695 kilometers
- 884.824 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 Phoenix to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Houston?
The time difference between Phoenix and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Houston generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |
Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (HOU)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |