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How far is Elko, NV, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1370 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Elko (EKO) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 16 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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1370
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2204
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1190
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Distance from Houston to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1369.712 miles
  • 2204.338 kilometers
  • 1190.247 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
  • 1368.467 miles
  • 2202.335 kilometers
  • 1189.166 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Houston to Elko generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W