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Distance from Houston to Hangzhou

Straight line

12,372 km
7,688 mi · 6,680 NM

By road

12,850 km
7,985 mi

Travel time

149 h 30 min
flight ≈ 15 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Hangzhou?

Houston (United States) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 12,372 km in a straight line, that is 7,688 miles or 6,680 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Houston to Hangzhou is 12,850 km (7,985 miles), about 149 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Houston, Hangzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 62.1745°, -167.1224°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Hangzhou?

By road it is 12,850 km (7,985 miles) from Houston to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 12,372 km (7,688 miles).

How long is the drive from Houston to Hangzhou?

About 149 h 30 min on the fastest route (12,850 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Houston?

Hangzhou is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 58 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.