Distance from Houston to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2,158 kilometers (1,341 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Houston is located in the southern part of the United States, while Philadelphia is situated in the northeastern region, both being major urban centers with significant historical and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 2,158 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Philadelphia at 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Philadelphia covers approximately 2415 km, passing through major highways such as I-10 E, I-59 N, and I-81 N, traversing regions like the Gulf Coast, Appalachian Mountains, and Mid-Atlantic.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: New Orleans, Birmingham, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Philadelphia crosses diverse landscapes, from the Gulf Coast to the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and Shenandoah National Park.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in fall for colorful foliage and fewer tourists.

Climate

Philadelphia experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Houston, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Philadelphia offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Houston, catering to diverse needs of visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 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)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

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 Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

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Buenos Aires, Argentina Belo Horizonte, Brazil 2,162 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 2,162 km
Havana, Cuba Caracas, Venezuela 2,162 km
San Jose, United States Mazatlán, Mexico 2,154 km
Trujillo, Peru Barranquilla, Colombia 2,162 km

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