How far is Shantou from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 8188 miles / 13177 kilometers / 7115 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Shantou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8187.734 miles
- 13176.880 kilometers
- 7114.946 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- 8175.782 miles
- 13157.646 kilometers
- 7104.560 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 Shantou?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 16 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Shantou?
The time difference between Houston and Shantou is 14 hours. Shantou is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)
On average, flying from Houston to Shantou generates about 1 026 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 026 kilograms equals 2 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Shantou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |