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How far is Houston, TX, from Allentown, PA?

The distance between Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1339 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Allentown (ABE) to Houston (IAH) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 35 minutes.

Lehigh Valley International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Allentown to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.571 miles
  • 2154.222 kilometers
  • 1163.187 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
  • 1337.390 miles
  • 2152.320 kilometers
  • 1162.160 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 Allentown to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Allentown to Houston generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Allentown to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W
Destination 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