How far is Columbus, OH, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 986 miles / 1586 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Columbus (CMH) is 1150 miles / 1850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 17 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 985.656 miles
- 1586.259 kilometers
- 856.511 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- 985.651 miles
- 1586.252 kilometers
- 856.508 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Columbus?
The time difference between Houston and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Houston to Columbus generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Columbus (CMH)
| United Airlines |