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How far is Caen from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 4898 miles / 7883 kilometers / 4256 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Houston to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4897.995 miles
  • 7882.559 kilometers
  • 4256.242 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
  • 4887.556 miles
  • 7865.759 kilometers
  • 4247.170 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Houston to Caen generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W