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How far is Matamoros from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Matamoros (MAM) is 386 miles / 621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 35 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Matamoros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 319.470 miles
  • 514.137 kilometers
  • 277.612 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
  • 320.265 miles
  • 515.417 kilometers
  • 278.303 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Matamoros?

There is no time difference between Houston and Matamoros.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from Houston to Matamoros generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Matamoros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM).

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 Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W