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How far is Houston, TX, from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (YXU) to Houston (IAH) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 6 minutes.

London International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1194
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1921
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1037
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Distance from London to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1193.822 miles
  • 1921.270 kilometers
  • 1037.403 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
  • 1194.018 miles
  • 1921.585 kilometers
  • 1037.573 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 London to Houston?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from London to Houston generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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