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How far is Houston, TX, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Houston (IAH) is 2515 miles / 4048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 13 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort McMurray to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.313 miles
  • 3212.754 kilometers
  • 1734.748 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
  • 1996.976 miles
  • 3213.821 kilometers
  • 1735.324 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 Fort McMurray to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Houston generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W