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How far is Houston, TX, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 2560 miles / 4119 kilometers / 2224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Houston (IAH) is 3254 miles / 5237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 5 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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2560
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4119
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2224
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Distance from Wrangell to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2559.598 miles
  • 4119.273 kilometers
  • 2224.230 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
  • 2557.440 miles
  • 4115.801 kilometers
  • 2222.355 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 Wrangell to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Houston generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Houston

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

Airport information

Origin Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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