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How far is Burbank, CA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Burbank (BUR) is 1572 miles / 2530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 55 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport

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1378
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2217
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1197
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Distance from Houston to Burbank

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1377.843 miles
  • 2217.424 kilometers
  • 1197.313 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
  • 1375.299 miles
  • 2213.329 kilometers
  • 1195.102 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 Burbank?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hollywood Burbank Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

On average, flying from Houston to Burbank generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Burbank

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

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 Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″W