How far is Athens, GA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 763 miles / 1227 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Athens (AHN) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 59 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Houston to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 762.624 miles
- 1227.325 kilometers
- 662.703 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- 761.625 miles
- 1225.716 kilometers
- 661.834 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 Houston to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Athens?
The time difference between Houston and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Houston to Athens generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |