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Distance from Houston to Atlanta

1,128 km (701 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,128 km

Kilometers

701 miles

Miles

~1h 50m

Est. Flight

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Time Difference

Houston

United States
Area: 1,725 km²
Population: 2.3M
Elevation: 13m

Atlanta

United States
Area: 348 km²
Population: 0.5M
Elevation: 225m

The distance between Houston and Atlanta is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Houston is known for NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston, while Atlanta is famous for Coca-Cola headquarters and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

In terms of city area, Houston is 5.0x larger than Atlanta. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Houston from Atlanta?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Houston to Atlanta is 1,128 km (701 miles).

How long is the flight from Houston to Atlanta?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 50m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Houston bigger than Atlanta?

Houston is larger at 1,725 km², compared to 348 km².

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