How far is Houston, TX, from Orlando, FL?
The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) is 966 miles / 1554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 49 minutes.
Orlando International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Orlando to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orlando to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 854.088 miles
- 1374.522 kilometers
- 742.183 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- 852.523 miles
- 1372.002 kilometers
- 740.822 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 Orlando to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Orlando and Houston?
The time difference between Orlando and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Orlando to Houston 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 Orlando to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Orlando International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCO |
| ICAO Code: | KMCO |
| Coordinates: | 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH)
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |