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Distance from Houston to London

7,803 km (4,849 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,803 km

Kilometers

4,849 miles

Miles

~9h 41m

Est. Flight

Time Difference

Houston

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

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

Houston and London sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 41m by commercial jet.

Houston is known for NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower Bridge.

In terms of city area, Houston is 1.1x larger than London. 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 London?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Houston to London is 7,803 km (4,849 miles).

How long is the flight from Houston to London?

A direct flight would take approximately 9h 41m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Houston bigger than London?

Houston is larger at 1,725 km², compared to 1,572 km².

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