How far is Houston, TX, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1303 miles / 2097 kilometers / 1132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 18 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1303.126 miles
- 2097.178 kilometers
- 1132.385 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- 1300.625 miles
- 2093.152 kilometers
- 1130.212 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 58 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from San Diego to Houston generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 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 San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |