Distance from Houston to Madrid

The distance between Houston, United States and Madrid, Spain is 8,065 kilometers (5,011 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Madrid, Spain

Houston is located in the southern United States, while Madrid is situated in the central part of Spain, across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe, making air travel the most feasible option. The straight-line distance between them is 8,065 kilometers, heading northeast.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Madrid is at 665 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Madrid crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting North America with Europe, highlighting the vast geographical separation.

Best time to travel

Traveling in spring or fall is recommended due to moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures in Madrid.

Climate

Madrid generally experiences a drier and more continental climate compared to the humid subtropical climate of Houston.

Accessibility

Madrid offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing a comprehensive infrastructure for visitors compared to Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 12-14 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
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)
Madrid, Spain

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Madrid

Coordinates: 40.4165° N 3.7026° W

Elevation: 665 m (2,182 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Cuatro Vientos Airport (ECV)
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
  • Torrejón Airport (TOJ)
  • Salamanca Airport (SLM)
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Other distances from Houston

Distance 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

Other distances from Madrid

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Madrid to Barcelona 505 km
From Madrid to Valencia 303 km
From Madrid to Zaragoza 275 km
From Madrid to Málaga 415 km
From Madrid to Murcia 349 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Houston and Madrid.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Brasília, Brazil Palma, Spain 8,065 km
Paris, France Seattle, United States 8,065 km
Cali, Colombia Sevilla, Spain 8,065 km
Reynosa, Mexico Swansea, United Kingdom 8,065 km
Managua, Nicaragua Lisbon, Portugal 8,064 km
Adelaide, Australia Madurai, India 8,064 km
Liverpool, United Kingdom Bucaramanga, Colombia 8,063 km
Fort Worth, United States Córdoba, Spain 8,067 km
Recife, Brazil Kansas City, United States 8,063 km
Córdoba, Argentina The Bronx, United States 8,063 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Kolkata, India 8,067 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Montería, Colombia 8,062 km
Maracay, Venezuela Benin City, Nigeria 8,062 km
Beijing, China Bradford, United Kingdom 8,062 km
Accra, Ghana Bucaramanga, Colombia 8,062 km
Saltillo, Mexico Maceió, Brazil 8,062 km
Kolkata, India Manchester, United Kingdom 8,062 km
Reynosa, Mexico Preston, United Kingdom 8,062 km
Bengaluru, India Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom 8,061 km

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