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How far is Jackson, WY, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Jackson (JAC) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Jackson Hole Airport

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Distance from Houston to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.183 miles
  • 2036.114 kilometers
  • 1099.414 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
  • 1265.255 miles
  • 2036.230 kilometers
  • 1099.476 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson Hole Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

On average, flying from Houston to Jackson generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).

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 Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″W