How far is Chennai from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 9460 miles / 15225 kilometers / 8221 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Chennai International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Chennai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Chennai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9460.326 miles
- 15224.920 kilometers
- 8220.799 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- 9452.560 miles
- 15212.420 kilometers
- 8214.050 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 Chennai?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai International Airport is 18 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Chennai?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)
On average, flying from Houston to Chennai generates about 1 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 218 kilograms equals 2 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Chennai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).
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 | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E |