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How far is Houston, TX, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1370 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Houston (IAH) is 1763 miles / 2838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 17 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1370
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2204
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1190
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Distance from Elko to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elko to Houston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.712 miles
  • 2204.338 kilometers
  • 1190.247 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
  • 1368.467 miles
  • 2202.335 kilometers
  • 1189.166 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 Elko to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Elko to Houston generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W