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The Bronx, United States → Houston, United States

Distance Result

1,428 miles

2,298 km  |  1,241 nautical miles

Straight-line (great circle) distance

The distance from The Bronx to Houston is about 2,298 km (1,428 miles) as the crow flies, or 1,241 nautical miles.

This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.

Putting the number to use

  • At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 2.9 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
  • Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
  • For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.

Driving

≈ 1d 1h

Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.

Flying

≈ 3h 27min

Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The straight-line (great circle) distance between The Bronx and Houston is 1,428 miles (2,298 kilometers).

A direct flight from The Bronx to Houston takes approximately 3h 27min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.

Driving from The Bronx to Houston takes approximately 1d 1h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.