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How far is Aktau from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 6925 miles / 11145 kilometers / 6018 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Aktau Airport

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6925
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11145
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6018
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Distance from Houston to Aktau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6925.307 miles
  • 11145.202 kilometers
  • 6017.927 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
  • 6911.161 miles
  • 11122.435 kilometers
  • 6005.634 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 Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Aktau Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Houston to Aktau generates about 844 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 844 kilograms equals 1 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Aktau

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

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 Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E