How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 1336 miles / 2149 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1535 miles / 2471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 36 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1335.526 miles
- 2149.320 kilometers
- 1160.540 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- 1334.272 miles
- 2147.302 kilometers
- 1159.450 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Houston to Philadelphia generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |