IAH
Houston
United States
2,089 km
1,298 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,089 km
1,298 mi / 1,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH NKX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code IAH NKX
ICAO Code KIAH KNKX
City Houston San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 32.870000, -117.140000

Houston (IAH) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 2,089 kilometers (1,298 miles / 1,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Houston, it's 15:25 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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