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

The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers / 1010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Yuma (YUM) is 1309 miles / 2107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 6 minutes.

Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Yuma International Airport

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1162
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1870
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1010
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Distance from Houston to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1162.054 miles
  • 1870.144 kilometers
  • 1009.797 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
  • 1159.898 miles
  • 1866.675 kilometers
  • 1007.924 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Yuma International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Houston to Yuma generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Yuma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).

Airport information

Origin Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W
Destination Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W