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How far is Ponce from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Mercedita International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Ponce

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.768 miles
  • 3202.222 kilometers
  • 1729.061 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
  • 1988.351 miles
  • 3199.941 kilometers
  • 1727.830 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 Ponce?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mercedita International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Mercedita International Airport (PSE)

On average, flying from Houston to Ponce generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Ponce

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

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 Mercedita International Airport
City: Ponce
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: PSE
ICAO Code: TJPS
Coordinates: 18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″W