How far is Houston, TX, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IAH) is 2331 miles / 3752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 23 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1873.816 miles
- 3015.614 kilometers
- 1628.301 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- 1872.446 miles
- 3013.409 kilometers
- 1627.111 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 Seattle to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Houston?
The time difference between Seattle and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Seattle to Houston generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IAH)
| Alaska Airlines |
| Copa Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |