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How far is Riohacha from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers / 1669 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from Houston to Riohacha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1920.146 miles
  • 3090.175 kilometers
  • 1668.561 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
  • 1922.073 miles
  • 3093.277 kilometers
  • 1670.236 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 Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Riohacha?

There is no time difference between Houston and Riohacha.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from Houston to Riohacha generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

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 Almirante Padilla Airport
City: Riohacha
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: RCH
ICAO Code: SKRH
Coordinates: 11°31′34″N, 72°55′33″W