How far is Wainwright, AK, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3727 miles / 5997 kilometers / 3238 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4665 miles / 7507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 42 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Houston to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3726.646 miles
- 5997.456 kilometers
- 3238.367 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- 3721.565 miles
- 5989.278 kilometers
- 3233.952 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 Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Wainwright Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Wainwright?
The time difference between Houston and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Houston to Wainwright generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 931 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 Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |