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How far is Houston, TX, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers / 1730 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Houston (HOU) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 21 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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1991
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3204
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Distance from Vancouver to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.032 miles
  • 3204.255 kilometers
  • 1730.159 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
  • 1989.794 miles
  • 3202.263 kilometers
  • 1729.083 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 Vancouver to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Houston generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W