EMP
Emporia
United States
932 km
579 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
932 km
579 mi / 503 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

EMP IAH
Airport Name Emporia Municipal Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code EMP IAH
ICAO Code KEMP KIAH
City Emporia Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,208 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, -96.190000 29.980000, -95.340000

Emporia (EMP) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 932 kilometers (579 miles / 503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Emporia, it's 12:52 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,112 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Emporia Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Emporia (EMP) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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