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How far is Calgary from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 48 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.345 miles
  • 2812.079 kilometers
  • 1518.401 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
  • 1747.637 miles
  • 2812.550 kilometers
  • 1518.655 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Houston to Calgary generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC)

Air Canada
United Airlines