How far is El Paso, TX, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to El Paso (ELP) is 754 miles / 1214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 29 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Houston to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.260 miles
- 1073.850 kilometers
- 579.833 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- 666.043 miles
- 1071.892 kilometers
- 578.775 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 El Paso?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to El Paso International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and El Paso?
The time difference between Houston and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Houston to El Paso generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
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 | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to El Paso (ELP)
| United Airlines |