How far is Houston, TX, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1117 miles / 1798 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston (IAH) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 22 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.294 miles
- 1798.110 kilometers
- 970.902 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- 1116.907 miles
- 1797.488 kilometers
- 970.566 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 Pittsburgh to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Houston?
The time difference between Pittsburgh and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Houston generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |