How far is Houston, TX, from Xiamen?
The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 8077 miles / 12998 kilometers / 7019 nautical miles.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Xiamen to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xiamen to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8076.851 miles
- 12998.432 kilometers
- 7018.592 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- 8064.672 miles
- 12978.831 kilometers
- 7008.008 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 Xiamen to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xiamen and Houston?
The time difference between Xiamen and Houston is 14 hours. Houston is 14 hours behind Xiamen.
Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Xiamen to Houston generates about 1 010 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 010 kilograms equals 2 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Xiamen to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xiamen |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XMN |
| ICAO Code: | ZSAM |
| Coordinates: | 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E |
| 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 |