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How far is Bethel, AK, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3653 miles / 5879 kilometers / 3174 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Bethel Airport

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3174
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Distance from Houston to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3653.086 miles
  • 5879.072 kilometers
  • 3174.445 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
  • 3647.154 miles
  • 5869.525 kilometers
  • 3169.290 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Houston to Bethel generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W