How far is Houston, TX, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1679 miles / 2703 kilometers / 1459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Houston (HOU) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 36 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – 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)- 1679.410 miles
- 2702.749 kilometers
- 1459.368 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- 1677.937 miles
- 2700.379 kilometers
- 1458.088 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 Jetport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Houston?
The time difference between Portland and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Portland to Houston generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Jetport (PWM) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |