How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers / 877 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1187 miles / 1911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 0 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1009.010 miles
- 1623.844 kilometers
- 876.805 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- 1007.223 miles
- 1620.968 kilometers
- 875.253 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Phoenix?
The time difference between Houston and Phoenix is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Houston to Phoenix generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Phoenix (PHX)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |