Houston to San Antonio flight distance & time (IAH-SAT)
How far is Houston from San Antonio by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 307 km / 166 nm, about 41m flight time, with an initial heading of 261° (W).
| From | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | San Antonio International Airport (SAT), San Antonio, US |
| Distance | 307 km · 166 nm · 191 mi |
| Initial heading | 261° (W) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Copa Airlines (CM)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to SAT nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 11 | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven | 178 nm / 330 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 28 | 188 nm / 348 km |
| Bristol M.1 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Albatros D.V | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Fokker D.VII | 189 nm / 350 km |
| Westland Westland 30 / WG30 | 189 nm / 350 km |
| SPAD S.VII | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hanriot HD.1 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Caudron G.3 | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Fokker Eindecker III (E.III) | 194 nm / 359 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Hughes / Schweizer 269 / 300, TH-55 Osage | 195 nm / 361 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-47 / R-4 / H-4 / Hoverfly 1 | 200 nm / 370 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-64 Skycrane | 200 nm / 370 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Houston from San Antonio?
- The great circle distance between Houston and San Antonio is 307 km (166 nm / 191 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to San Antonio?
- A direct flight from IAH to SAT takes about 41m, 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 San Antonio?
- Yes - 4 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.