Chicago to Houston
Distance1,491 km926 miles · 805 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 2 h 20 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- south-west 209° at departure
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- To
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul
Questions
How far is Chicago from Houston by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1,491 km (926 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston?
About 2 h 20 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Chicago heading south-west (209°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Toronto700 km
- Chicago to Atlanta976 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,719 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Chicago to London6,344 km
Routes to Houston
- Atlanta to Houston1,108 km
- Mexico City to Houston1,232 km
- Toronto to Houston2,060 km
- Los Angeles to Houston2,215 km
- New York to Houston2,278 km
- London to Houston7,763 km
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