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CMH to HOU: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Houston (William P Hobby Airport)
1,001 mi
1,610 km · 870 nm
2h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,001 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 39m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMH
Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMH from HOU?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Houston (HOU) is 1,001 miles (1,610 km, 870 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to HOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to HOU?
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