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Distance from Manhattan to Houston

Straight line

2,289 km
1,422 mi · 1,236 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 22 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Manhattan from Houston?

Manhattan (United States) and Houston (United States) are quite far apart: 2,289 km in a straight line, that is 1,422 miles or 1,236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Manhattan, Houston lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in United States. The halfway point is at 35.7461°, -85.4033°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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 Manhattan from Houston?

The straight-line distance between Manhattan and Houston is 2,289 km (1,422 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Houston from Manhattan?

Houston is to the south-west of Manhattan, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Manhattan to Houston?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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.