How far is Wales, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3866 miles / 6222 kilometers / 3359 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Wales (WAA) is 4923 miles / 7922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 32 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Houston to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3865.909 miles
- 6221.577 kilometers
- 3359.383 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- 3859.631 miles
- 6211.474 kilometers
- 3353.927 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Wales?
The time difference between Houston and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Houston to Wales generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 969 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |