How far is Waco, TX, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 159 miles / 255 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Waco (ACT) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 39 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Waco Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Waco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Waco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 158.681 miles
- 255.372 kilometers
- 137.890 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 158.757 miles
- 255.495 kilometers
- 137.956 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Houston to Waco?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Waco?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
On average, flying from Houston to Waco generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Waco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |