Houston to Grand Junction flight distance & time (IAH-GJT)

How far is Houston from Grand Junction by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) is 1,576 km / 851 nm, about 2h 9m flight time, with an initial heading of 314° (NW).

FromGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US
ToGrand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), Grand Junction, US
Distance1,576 km · 851 nm · 979 mi
Initial heading314° (NW)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to GJT nonstop

TypeRange
SIAI-Marchetti SF.600 853 nm / 1,580 km
Saab Saab-39 - JAS 39 Gripen 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
Beech / Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza 864 nm / 1,600 km
Aero Ae-45 / Ae-145 864 nm / 1,600 km
Douglas DC-2 869 nm / 1,609 km
Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III Trislander 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
Supermarine Stranraer 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
Ruschmeyer R90-230RG 869 nm / 1,609 km
North American B-45 Tornado 870 nm / 1,611 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Bell / Boeing V-22 Osprey 879 nm / 1,628 km
Bell / Boeing V-22 Osprey 879 nm / 1,628 km
Piper PA-44 Seminole 880 nm / 1,630 km
Chance-Vought F4U Corsair 882 nm / 1,633 km
Chance-Vought F4U Corsair 882 nm / 1,633 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Grand Junction?
The great circle distance between Houston and Grand Junction is 1,576 km (851 nm / 979 mi).
How long is the flight from Houston to Grand Junction?
A direct flight from IAH to GJT takes about 2h 9m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Grand Junction?
Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.