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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 8163 miles / 13137 kilometers / 7093 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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8163
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13137
Kilometers
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7093
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 57 min
CO2 emission
1 022 kg

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Distance from Houston to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8162.788 miles
  • 13136.734 kilometers
  • 7093.269 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
  • 8150.521 miles
  • 13116.992 kilometers
  • 7082.609 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 15 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Houston to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 1 022 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 022 kilograms equals 2 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Ras Al Khaimah

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

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E