IAH
Houston
United States
1,722 km
1,070 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,722 km
1,070 mi / 930 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH YIP
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code IAH YIP
ICAO Code KIAH KYIP
City Houston Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 42.200000, -83.500000

Houston (IAH) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 1,722 kilometers (1,070 miles / 930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 11:05 in Houston, it's 12:05 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 222° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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