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How far is Houston, TX, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers / 2801 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Ilulissat to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3222.902 miles
  • 5186.758 kilometers
  • 2800.625 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
  • 3219.791 miles
  • 5181.752 kilometers
  • 2797.922 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 Ilulissat to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to Houston generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to Houston

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

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W
Destination 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