New York City to Houston Distance
2,281 km · 1,417 miles · 3 h 21 min flight
The distance from New York City to Houston is 2,281 km (1,417 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 21 min. Houston is 1 hour behind New York City.
New York City
New York
Houston
Texas
- Kilometres
- 2,281
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,417
- 1,231 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 21 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −1 hour
- Houston vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | West-southwest (244°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Houston | Northeast (52°) |
| Halfway point | 35.71° N, 85.42° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Houston from New York City?
2,281 kilometres or 1,417 miles (1,231 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from New York City to Houston?
About 3 h 21 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 New York City and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind New York City right now.
In which direction is Houston from New York City?
Houston lies to the west-southwest of New York City (initial bearing 244°).
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.