Distance between London (LHR) and Houston, TX (IAH)
Distance from London to Houston (Heathrow Airport – George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4834 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4201 nautical miles.
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How far is Houston from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Houston. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4833.949 miles
- 7779.487 kilometers
- 4200.587 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 4823.699 miles
- 7762.991 kilometers
- 4191.680 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 9 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 570 kg (1 256 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | 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 |
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