San Francisco to Houston flight distance & time (SFO-IAH)
How far is San Francisco from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 2,632 km / 1,421 nm, about 3h 2m flight time, with an initial heading of 101° (E).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
| Distance | 2,632 km · 1,421 nm · 1,635 mi |
| Initial heading | 101° (E) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Copa Airlines (CM)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to IAH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Fokker Fokker 50 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-104 | 1,431 nm / 2,650 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Republic F-84F Thunderstreak | 1,435 nm / 2,658 km |
| Learjet Learjet 25 | 1,438 nm / 2,663 km |
| Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 | 1,451 nm / 2,687 km |
| Saab Saab-29 Tunnan | 1,458 nm / 2,700 km |
| Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings | 1,469 nm / 2,721 km |
| Junkers Ju 88 | 1,474 nm / 2,730 km |
| Learjet Learjet 24 | 1,475 nm / 2,732 km |
| Lockheed 18 Lodestar | 1,479 nm / 2,739 km |
| Fokker F28 Fellowship | 1,481 nm / 2,743 km |
| BAC, British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven (1-11) | 1,482 nm / 2,745 km |
| CANT Z.506 Airone | 1,482 nm / 2,745 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from Houston?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and Houston is 2,632 km (1,421 nm / 1,635 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Houston?
- A direct flight from SFO to IAH takes about 3h 2m, 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 San Francisco to Houston?
- Yes - 5 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.