Chicago to Houston Distance
1,512 km · 939 miles · 2 h 23 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Houston is 1,512 km (939 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 23 min. Chicago and Houston are on the same time.
Chicago
Illinois
Houston
Texas
- Kilometres
- 1,512
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 939
- 816 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 23 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | South-southwest (210°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Houston | North-northeast (25°) |
| Halfway point | 35.87° N, 91.80° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Houston from Chicago?
1,512 kilometres or 939 miles (816 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston?
About 2 h 23 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Houston?
Chicago and Houston are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Houston from Chicago?
Houston lies to the south-southwest of Chicago (initial bearing 210°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.