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How far is Orlando, FL, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Orlando (SFB) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 5 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.283 miles
  • 1374.836 kilometers
  • 742.352 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
  • 852.682 miles
  • 1372.259 kilometers
  • 740.961 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from Houston to Orlando generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

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 Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W