How far is Punta Cana from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 1868 miles / 3006 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Punta Cana International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Punta Cana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Punta Cana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1868.073 miles
- 3006.373 kilometers
- 1623.311 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- 1866.769 miles
- 3004.274 kilometers
- 1622.178 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 Punta Cana?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Punta Cana?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
On average, flying from Houston to Punta Cana generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Punta Cana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W |