How far is Houston, TX, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1894 miles / 3047 kilometers / 1646 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (HOU) is 2349 miles / 3780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1893.629 miles
- 3047.500 kilometers
- 1645.518 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- 1892.333 miles
- 3045.415 kilometers
- 1644.393 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 Seattle to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Houston?
The time difference between Seattle and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Seattle to Houston generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |