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

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3440 miles / 5537 kilometers / 2990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4580 miles / 7370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 36 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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3440
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5537
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2990
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Distance from Houston to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3440.422 miles
  • 5536.822 kilometers
  • 2989.645 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
  • 3436.403 miles
  • 5530.354 kilometers
  • 2986.152 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Houston to Deadhorse generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W