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How far is Houston, TX, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers / 1518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Houston (IAH) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Calgary to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1747.345 miles
  • 2812.079 kilometers
  • 1518.401 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
  • 1747.637 miles
  • 2812.550 kilometers
  • 1518.655 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 Calgary to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Calgary to Houston generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Airlines flying from Calgary (YYC) to Houston (IAH)

Air Canada
United Airlines