How far is Sharjah from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 8168 miles / 13144 kilometers / 7097 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sharjah International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Sharjah
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Sharjah. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8167.594 miles
- 13144.468 kilometers
- 7097.445 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- 8155.368 miles
- 13124.792 kilometers
- 7086.821 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 Sharjah?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 15 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sharjah?
The time difference between Houston and Sharjah is 9 hours. Sharjah is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
On average, flying from Houston to Sharjah generates about 1 023 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 023 kilograms equals 2 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Sharjah
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
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 | Sharjah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharjah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | SHJ |
| ICAO Code: | OMSJ |
| Coordinates: | 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E |