Distance from Columbus to Houston (United States)

The distance between Columbus, Ohio and Houston, Texas is 1,596 kilometers (992 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Columbus is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southern part of the country, highlighting their geographical separation. The straight-line distance between them is 1,596 kilometers, heading southwest.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Houston covers approximately 1770 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-71 S and I-10 W, traversing regions like Kentucky, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mammoth Cave National Park, Nashville, Memphis, Baton Rouge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian region and the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, avoiding the hot summer months.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to the cooler climate of Columbus.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Columbus, supporting visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
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 Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 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 Columbus and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Rome, Italy Newport, United Kingdom 1,596 km
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Detroit, United States Tampa, United States 1,597 km
Valencia, Spain Bradford, United Kingdom 1,595 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Barranquilla, Colombia 1,595 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Palma, Spain 1,597 km
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Benin City, Nigeria 1,597 km
Miami, United States Columbus, United States 1,595 km
Valencia, Spain Leeds, United Kingdom 1,595 km
Mexico City, Mexico Managua, Nicaragua 1,597 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Guadalupe, Mexico 1,594 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 1,598 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Oakland, United States 1,594 km
Vienna, Austria Bilbao, Spain 1,594 km
Stockholm, Sweden Cardiff, United Kingdom 1,594 km
Warsaw, Poland Preston, United Kingdom 1,594 km

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