How far is Wales, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3888 miles / 6257 kilometers / 3379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Wales (WAA) is 4941 miles / 7951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 56 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Houston to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3888.227 miles
- 6257.495 kilometers
- 3378.777 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- 3882.018 miles
- 6247.503 kilometers
- 3373.382 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Wales?
The time difference between Houston and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Houston to Wales generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 975 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |