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How far is Houston, TX, from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Houston (IAH) is 2121 miles / 3414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 57 minutes.

Alma Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1788
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2878
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1554
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Distance from Alma to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.084 miles
  • 2877.642 kilometers
  • 1553.802 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
  • 1787.376 miles
  • 2876.503 kilometers
  • 1553.188 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 Alma to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Alma to Houston generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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