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How far is Allentown, PA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 1339 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Allentown (ABE) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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2154
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1163
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Distance from Houston to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.571 miles
  • 2154.222 kilometers
  • 1163.187 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
  • 1337.390 miles
  • 2152.320 kilometers
  • 1162.160 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 Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Houston to Allentown 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 Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W