Distance between Houston, TX (HOU) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Houston to Los Angeles (William P. Hobby Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 1390 miles / 2236 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Houston?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Houston and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1389.681 miles
- 2236.474 kilometers
- 1207.599 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1387.145 miles
- 2232.393 kilometers
- 1205.396 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3 hours 7 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Houston and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston.
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Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 167 kg (369 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Houston to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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