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How far is Datong from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 7270 miles / 11700 kilometers / 6318 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Houston to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7270.285 miles
  • 11700.390 kilometers
  • 6317.705 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
  • 7256.191 miles
  • 11677.707 kilometers
  • 6305.458 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 14 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Houston to Datong generates about 893 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 893 kilograms equals 1 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E