How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 57 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1019.984 miles
- 1641.505 kilometers
- 886.342 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- 1018.238 miles
- 1638.695 kilometers
- 884.824 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 Houston to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Phoenix?
The time difference between Houston and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Houston to Phoenix generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |