IAH
Houston
United States
1,581 km
982 miles
OSU
Columbus
United States
Distance
1,581 km
982 mi / 854 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH OSU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ohio State University Airport
IATA Code IAH OSU
ICAO Code KIAH KOSU
City Houston Columbus
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 40.080000, -83.070000

Houston (IAH) to Columbus (OSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ohio State University Airport (OSU) in Columbus, United States is 1,581 kilometers (982 miles / 854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Houston, it's 13:42 in Columbus.

The return flight from Columbus (OSU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Ohio State University Airport (OSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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