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How far is Houston, TX, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) is 876 miles / 1410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 43 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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744
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1197
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646
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Distance from Albuquerque to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.736 miles
  • 1196.928 kilometers
  • 646.289 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
  • 742.968 miles
  • 1195.691 kilometers
  • 645.622 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 Albuquerque to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Houston generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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

Airlines flying from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH)

United Airlines