IAH
Houston
United States
1,587 km
986 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
1,587 km
986 mi / 857 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH IRS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code IAH IRS
ICAO Code KIAH KIRS
City Houston Sturgis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Detroit
Elevation 96 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 41.810000, -85.440000

Houston (IAH) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 1,587 kilometers (986 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Houston, it's 21:00 in Sturgis.

The return flight from Sturgis (IRS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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