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How far is Wanganui from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 7487 miles / 12050 kilometers / 6506 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Houston to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7487.225 miles
  • 12049.520 kilometers
  • 6506.220 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
  • 7494.297 miles
  • 12060.901 kilometers
  • 6512.366 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Whanganui Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Houston to Wanganui generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Wanganui

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

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E