How far is Houston, TX, from Orlando, FL?
The distance between Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Orlando (SFB) to Houston (IAH) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 8 minutes.
Orlando Sanford 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)- 854.283 miles
- 1374.836 kilometers
- 742.352 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- 852.682 miles
- 1372.259 kilometers
- 740.961 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 Sanford 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 Sanford International Airport (SFB) 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 Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Orlando Sanford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFB |
| ICAO Code: | KSFB |
| Coordinates: | 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″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 |