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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4272 miles / 6875 kilometers / 3712 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Adak Airport

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6875
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3712
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Distance from Houston to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4272.124 miles
  • 6875.317 kilometers
  • 3712.374 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
  • 4263.450 miles
  • 6861.357 kilometers
  • 3704.836 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Adak Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Houston to Adak Island generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W