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How far is Yichang from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 7904 miles / 12721 kilometers / 6869 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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Distance from Houston to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7904.497 miles
  • 12721.055 kilometers
  • 6868.820 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
  • 7891.416 miles
  • 12700.003 kilometers
  • 6857.453 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Houston to Yichang generates about 984 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 984 kilograms equals 2 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E