How far is Houston, TX, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1313 miles / 2112 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (HOU) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 23 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1312.589 miles
- 2112.407 kilometers
- 1140.608 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- 1310.115 miles
- 2108.425 kilometers
- 1138.458 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 San Diego to Houston?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Houston?
The time difference between San Diego and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from San Diego to Houston generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 San Diego (SAN) to Houston (HOU)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |