Distance from Atlanta to Houston (United States)

The distance between Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas is 1,129 kilometers (702 miles).

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Atlanta is located in the southeastern United States, while Houston is situated in the southern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant economic and cultural importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,129 kilometers, heading west.

Atlanta is situated at an altitude of 336 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Atlanta to Houston covers approximately 1270 kilometers, primarily via I-85 S and I-10 W, passing through Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with notable cities like Montgomery and Baton Rouge.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Montgomery, Baton Rouge, Mobile, New Orleans.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Atlanta to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and rural regions, with major landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures are mild, avoiding the summer heat and winter holidays.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Atlanta, with mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities for people with disabilities, similar to Atlanta's offerings.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Atlanta, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W

Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY)
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
  • Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE)
  • Atlanta Regional Airport (FFC)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Atlanta

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Atlanta to New York City 1,201 km
From Atlanta to Los Angeles 3,117 km
From Atlanta to Chicago 944 km
From Atlanta to Houston 1,129 km
From Atlanta to Phoenix 2,562 km

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Atlanta and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Austin, United States Culiacán, Mexico 1,129 km
San Antonio, United States Toluca, Mexico 1,129 km
Belmopan, Belize Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico 1,129 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1,129 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Bilbao, Spain 1,128 km
Belmopan, Belize Azcapotzalco, Mexico 1,128 km
Los Angeles, United States El Paso, United States 1,128 km
Stockholm, Sweden Amsterdam, Netherlands 1,128 km
San Antonio, United States Xochimilco, Mexico 1,128 km
Berlin, Germany Newport, United Kingdom 1,128 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Puebla, Mexico 1,130 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Puente Alto, Chile 1,130 km
Belmopan, Belize Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 1,128 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Bilbao, Spain 1,130 km
Cartagena, Colombia Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic 1,127 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 1,131 km
Kingston, Jamaica San Juan, Puerto Rico 1,131 km
Arequipa, Peru Salta, Argentina 1,126 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Los Angeles, United States 1,132 km

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