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How far is Houston, TX, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Houston (IAH) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 6 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.251 miles
  • 1588.827 kilometers
  • 857.898 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
  • 985.498 miles
  • 1586.006 kilometers
  • 856.375 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 Mesa to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Mesa to Houston generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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