How far is Harlingen, TX, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Harlingen (HRL) is 351 miles / 565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Valley International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Harlingen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 294.660 miles
- 474.209 kilometers
- 256.053 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- 295.300 miles
- 475.240 kilometers
- 256.609 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 Harlingen?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Harlingen?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Valley International Airport (HRL)
On average, flying from Houston to Harlingen generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 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 Harlingen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Valley International Airport (HRL).
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 | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Harlingen (HRL)
| United Airlines |