Distance from Raleigh to Houston (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and Houston, Texas is 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Raleigh is located in the eastern part of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southern region, both being major cities with significant cultural and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,700 kilometers, heading west.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to Houston covers approximately 1890 km, passing through major highways like I-85 S and I-10 W, traversing regions such as Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Atlanta, New Orleans, Montgomery, Baton Rouge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian region and the Gulf Coast, with landmarks like the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Travel from Raleigh to Houston is best in spring and fall due to mild temperatures, or winter for fewer tourists.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Raleigh, with a subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transit and accessible public spaces, similar to Raleigh.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 km

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Cartagena, Colombia Cancún, Mexico 1,700 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 1,700 km
La Paz, Bolivia Córdoba, Argentina 1,700 km
Ottawa, Canada Omaha, United States 1,700 km
Washington, United States Tulsa, United States 1,700 km
Cartagena, Colombia Villa Nueva, Guatemala 1,700 km
Lisbon, Portugal Liverpool, United Kingdom 1,700 km
Sucre, Bolivia Puente Alto, Chile 1,699 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Guadalupe, Mexico 1,699 km
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Rosario, Argentina Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 1,699 km
Mexicali, Mexico Austin, United States 1,702 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Campinas, Brazil 1,702 km
Arequipa, Peru Cuenca, Ecuador 1,702 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Zapopan, Mexico 1,698 km
Reynosa, Mexico Jacksonville, United States 1,698 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Medellín, Colombia 1,703 km

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