How far is Atlanta, GA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL) is 785 miles / 1263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 28 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 695.693 miles
- 1119.610 kilometers
- 604.541 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- 694.806 miles
- 1118.182 kilometers
- 603.770 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 Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Atlanta?
The time difference between Houston and Atlanta is 1 hour. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Houston to Atlanta generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL)
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| Virgin Atlantic Airways |