Distance from Houston to Paris

The distance between Houston, United States and Paris, France is 8,103 kilometers (5,035 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Houston is located in the southern United States, while Paris is situated in northern France, both being major cities in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 8,103 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Paris at 42 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Houston to Paris crosses the Atlantic Ocean, with notable landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, avoiding the summer peak season in Paris.

Climate

Paris has a temperate climate with cooler summers and milder winters compared to the hot and humid climate of Houston.

Accessibility

Paris offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, which may differ from Houston's infrastructure.

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)
Paris, France

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Paris

Coordinates: 48.8534° N 2.3488° E

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY)
  • Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
  • Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

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 Paris

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Paris to Marseille 661 km
From Paris to Lyon 393 km
From Paris to Toulouse 588 km
From Paris to Nice 686 km
From Paris to Nantes 343 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Glasgow, United Kingdom San Francisco, United States 8,103 km
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Ottawa, Canada Campinas, Brazil 8,102 km
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Torreón, Mexico Campinas, Brazil 8,104 km
Reynosa, Mexico Manchester, United Kingdom 8,102 km
Salvador, Brazil Leicester, United Kingdom 8,101 km
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El Paso, United States Bradford, United Kingdom 8,105 km
Shanghai, China Oslo, Norway 8,105 km
Cartagena, Colombia Islington, United Kingdom 8,101 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Dallas, United States 8,100 km
Rome, Italy Nashville, United States 8,106 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Swansea, United Kingdom 8,100 km
Manaus, Brazil Bristol, United Kingdom 8,106 km
Beijing, China Nottingham, United Kingdom 8,099 km

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