How far is Houston, TX, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1042 miles / 1678 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Houston (IAH) is 1180 miles / 1899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 6 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1042.424 miles
- 1677.620 kilometers
- 905.842 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- 1040.980 miles
- 1675.295 kilometers
- 904.587 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 Raleigh to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Houston?
The time difference between Raleigh and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Houston generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |