How far is Houston, TX, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3866 miles / 6222 kilometers / 3359 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Houston (IAH) is 4928 miles / 7931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 185 hours 42 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Wales to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Houston. 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 Wales to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Houston?
The time difference between Wales and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Wales to Houston 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 Wales to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |