How far is Houston, TX, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (IAH) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 1 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 787.424 miles
- 1267.236 kilometers
- 684.253 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- 786.051 miles
- 1265.027 kilometers
- 683.060 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 Tampa to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Houston?
The time difference between Tampa and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Tampa to Houston generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 Tampa (TPA) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |