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How far is Orlando, FL, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Orlando (Orlando International Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.088 miles
  • 1374.522 kilometers
  • 742.183 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
  • 852.523 miles
  • 1372.002 kilometers
  • 740.822 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

On average, flying from Houston to Orlando generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

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 Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (MCO)

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United Airlines