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How far is Houston, TX, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1360 miles / 2189 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Houston (HOU) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport

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1360
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.459 miles
  • 2189.447 kilometers
  • 1182.207 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
  • 1359.535 miles
  • 2187.959 kilometers
  • 1181.404 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 Wilkes-Barre to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Houston generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W
Destination Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HOU
ICAO Code: KHOU
Coordinates: 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W