How far is Houston, TX, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Houston (HOU) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from New York to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1428.095 miles
- 2298.297 kilometers
- 1240.981 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- 1426.727 miles
- 2296.095 kilometers
- 1239.792 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 New York to Houston?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Houston?
The time difference between New York and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from New York to Houston generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Houston (HOU)
| JetBlue Airways |