How far is Houston, TX, from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 9460 miles / 15225 kilometers / 8221 nautical miles.
Chennai International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9460.326 miles
- 15224.920 kilometers
- 8220.799 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- 9452.560 miles
- 15212.420 kilometers
- 8214.050 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 Chennai to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 18 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Chennai to Houston generates about 1 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 218 kilograms equals 2 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chennai to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E |
| Destination | 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 |