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How far is Vancouver from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 1971 miles / 3171 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 0 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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1971
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3171
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1712
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Distance from Houston to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1970.667 miles
  • 3171.482 kilometers
  • 1712.463 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
  • 1969.355 miles
  • 3169.370 kilometers
  • 1711.323 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Houston to Vancouver generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Vancouver (YVR)

United Airlines