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How far is Athens, GA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Athens (AHN) is 851 miles / 1370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 57 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Houston to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 756.116 miles
  • 1216.851 kilometers
  • 657.047 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
  • 755.040 miles
  • 1215.120 kilometers
  • 656.112 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Houston to Athens generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 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 Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W