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How far is Altenburg from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 5347 miles / 8605 kilometers / 4647 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Houston to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5347.156 miles
  • 8605.413 kilometers
  • 4646.551 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
  • 5335.588 miles
  • 8586.796 kilometers
  • 4636.499 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Houston to Altenburg generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E