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How far is Whakatane from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 7336 miles / 11806 kilometers / 6375 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Houston to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7335.975 miles
  • 11806.107 kilometers
  • 6374.788 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
  • 7342.910 miles
  • 11817.268 kilometers
  • 6380.814 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 Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Whakatane Airport is 14 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Houston to Whakatane generates about 902 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 902 kilograms equals 1 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Whakatane

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

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 Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E