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Distance from Houston to Buenos Aires

Straight line

8,116 km
5,043 mi · 4,382 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Buenos Aires?

Houston (United States) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 8,116 km in a straight line, that is 5,043 miles or 4,382 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Houston and Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Houston, Buenos Aires lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from United States into Argentina. The halfway point is at -2.5567°, -77.3810°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Buenos Aires is 8,116 km (5,043 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Houston?

Buenos Aires is to the south-east of Houston, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.