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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 689 miles / 1109 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) is 775 miles / 1248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 689.172 miles
  • 1109.115 kilometers
  • 598.874 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
  • 688.208 miles
  • 1107.564 kilometers
  • 598.037 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Houston to Atlanta generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W