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How far is Matsu from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Matsu (Matsu Beigan Airport) is 7916 miles / 12740 kilometers / 6879 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Matsu Beigan Airport

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Distance from Houston to Matsu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7916.144 miles
  • 12739.798 kilometers
  • 6878.941 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
  • 7903.659 miles
  • 12719.707 kilometers
  • 6868.092 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 Matsu?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Matsu Beigan Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK)

On average, flying from Houston to Matsu generates about 986 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 986 kilograms equals 2 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Matsu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK).

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 Matsu Beigan Airport
City: Matsu
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: MFK
ICAO Code: RCMT
Coordinates: 26°13′27″N, 120°0′10″E