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How far is Calabar from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 6865 miles / 11048 kilometers / 5966 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6865.018 miles
  • 11048.176 kilometers
  • 5965.538 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
  • 6857.958 miles
  • 11036.813 kilometers
  • 5959.402 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Houston to Calabar generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E