Distance from Miami to Houston (United States)

The distance between Miami, Florida and Houston, Texas is 1,558 kilometers (968 miles).

Miami, Florida, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Miami is located in the southeastern part of the United States, while Houston is situated in the south-central region, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,558 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Miami at 25 meters above sea level and Houston at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Miami to Houston spans approximately 1930 kilometers, primarily following Interstate 10 westward through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, before reaching Texas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Everglades National Park, New Orleans, Baton Rouge.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Miami to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including coastal areas and the Mississippi River, with notable landmarks like New Orleans.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists, making it ideal for exploring Houston's attractions.

Climate

Houston generally experiences a warmer climate than Miami, with hot summers and mild winters, while Miami has a tropical climate with more humidity.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, similar to Miami, ensuring convenience for all visitors.

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
Miami, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 25.7743° N 80.1937° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
  • Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF)
  • North Perry Airport (HWO)
  • Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB)
  • Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
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 Miami

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Miami to New York City 1,753 km
From Miami to Los Angeles 3,764 km
From Miami to Chicago 1,910 km
From Miami to Houston 1,558 km
From Miami to Phoenix 3,189 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 Miami and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Bengaluru, India Kolkata, India 1,558 km
Belmopan, Belize Saltillo, Mexico 1,558 km
Coyoacán, Mexico El Paso, United States 1,559 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Iztapalapa, Mexico 1,557 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Tlalpan, Mexico 1,559 km
El Paso, United States Iztacalco, Mexico 1,557 km
The Bronx, United States New South Memphis, United States 1,557 km
Budapest, Hungary Nottingham, United Kingdom 1,557 km
London, United Kingdom Córdoba, Spain 1,557 km
Kolkata, India Vadodara, India 1,560 km
El Paso, United States Sacramento, United States 1,560 km
San Salvador, El Salvador San Luis Potosí, Mexico 1,560 km
El Paso, United States Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 1,560 km
San Salvador, El Salvador León de los Aldama, Mexico 1,560 km
Chengdu, China Dhaka, Bangladesh 1,556 km
Bengaluru, India Jaipur, India 1,556 km
Portland, United States Mexicali, Mexico 1,560 km
El Paso, United States Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 1,555 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 1,555 km

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