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How far is Houston, TX, from Jebel Ali?

The distance between Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 8183 miles / 13169 kilometers / 7111 nautical miles.

Al Maktoum International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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13169
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7111
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Flight time duration
15 h 59 min
CO2 emission
1 025 kg

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Distance from Jebel Ali to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8182.999 miles
  • 13169.260 kilometers
  • 7110.832 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
  • 8170.843 miles
  • 13149.697 kilometers
  • 7100.269 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 Jebel Ali to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Al Maktoum International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 15 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Jebel Ali to Houston generates about 1 025 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 025 kilograms equals 2 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jebel Ali to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E
Destination 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