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Distance from Houston to Wuhan

Straight line

12,630 km
7,848 mi · 6,820 NM

By road

12,279 km
7,630 mi

Travel time

142 h 55 min
flight ≈ 16 h 17 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Wuhan?

Houston (United States) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 12,630 km in a straight line, that is 7,848 miles or 6,820 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Houston to Wuhan is 12,279 km (7,630 miles), about 142 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Houston, Wuhan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 66.2573°, -169.6471°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 17 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 12,279 km (7,630 miles) from Houston to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 12,630 km (7,848 miles).

How long is the drive from Houston to Wuhan?

About 142 h 55 min on the fastest route (12,279 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Houston?

Wuhan is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 17 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.