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How far is Gamba from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 7240 miles / 11651 kilometers / 6291 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Gamba Airport

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6291
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Distance from Houston to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7239.822 miles
  • 11651.363 kilometers
  • 6291.233 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
  • 7234.508 miles
  • 11642.812 kilometers
  • 6286.615 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gamba Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Houston to Gamba generates about 889 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 889 kilograms equals 1 959 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Gamba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gamba Airport (GAX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E