How far is Houston, TX, from Punta Cana?
The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1868 miles / 3006 kilometers / 1623 nautical miles.
Punta Cana International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Punta Cana to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Cana to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1868.073 miles
- 3006.373 kilometers
- 1623.311 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- 1866.769 miles
- 3004.274 kilometers
- 1622.178 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 Punta Cana to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and Houston?
The time difference between Punta Cana and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours behind Punta Cana.
Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Punta Cana to Houston generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |