How far is Athens from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 6338 miles / 10200 kilometers / 5507 nautical miles.

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)

• 6337.809 miles
• 10199.714 kilometers
• 5507.405 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

• 6324.990 miles
• 10179.085 kilometers
• 5496.266 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 International Airport is 12 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Athens?

The time difference between Houston and Athens is 8 hours. Athens is 8 hours ahead of Houston.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Athens International Airport (ATH)

On average, flying from Houston to Athens generates about 763 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 763 kilograms equals 1 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Athens International Airport (ATH).

Airport information

Origin	Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City:	Houston, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAH
ICAO Code:	KIAH
Coordinates:	29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Destination	Athens International Airport
City:	Athens
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	ATH
ICAO Code:	LGAV
Coordinates:	37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E