How far is Golfito from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 1665 miles / 2680 kilometers / 1447 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Golfito (GLF) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 9 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Golfito Airport
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Distance from Houston to Golfito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Golfito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1665.279 miles
- 2680.006 kilometers
- 1447.088 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- 1670.436 miles
- 2688.306 kilometers
- 1451.569 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 Golfito?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Golfito Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Golfito?
The time difference between Houston and Golfito is 1 hour. Golfito is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Golfito Airport (GLF)
On average, flying from Houston to Golfito generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Golfito
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Golfito Airport (GLF).
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 | Golfito Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golfito |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | GLF |
| ICAO Code: | MRGF |
| Coordinates: | 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W |