Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Wotje (Wotje Atoll), Marshall Islands:
Departure Airport:
(29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(9°27'29"N by 170°14'18"E)
Distance from HOU to WTE:
6,161.86 miles (9,916.52 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas, United States and Wotje Airport (WTE), Wotje (Wotje Atoll), Marshall Islands would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,162 miles (or 9,917 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between William P. Hobby Airport and Wotje Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between William P. Hobby Airport and Wotje Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOU / KHOU |
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| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W |
| Area Served: | Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Houston |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOU |
| More Information: | HOU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | WTE / |
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| Location: | Wotje (Wotje Atoll), Marshall Islands |
| GPS Coordinates: | 9°27'29"N by 170°14'18"E |
| Area Served: | Wotje, Wotje Atoll, Marshall Islands |
| Elevation: | 4 feet (1 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from WTE |
| More Information: | WTE Maps & Info |
Facts about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):
- Because of William P. Hobby Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at William P. Hobby Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- United Airlines, Houston's other major carrier, which would subsequently be forced to compete with Southwest on proposed international routes, has objected to the expansion plans, citing a study which concludes that the change would cost the Houston area jobs and result in a net reduction in GRP.
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 4 runways.
- The closest airport to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of HOU.
- William P. Hobby Airport handled 9,054,001 passengers last year.
- The terminal includes an interfaith chapel.
- In addition to being known as "William P. Hobby Airport", another name for HOU is "Houston Hobby".
- In 1950 Pan Am started a DC-4 nonstop to Mexico City.
- The furthest airport from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,002 miles (17,706 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
Facts about Wotje Airport (WTE):
- In addition to being known as "Wotje Airport", another name for WTE is "N36".
- Because of Wotje Airport's relatively low elevation of 4 feet, planes can take off or land at Wotje Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Wotje Airport (WTE) is RAF Ascension (ASI), which is nearly antipodal to Wotje Airport (meaning Wotje Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from RAF Ascension), and is located 12,104 miles (19,480 kilometers) away in Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint Helena.
- The closest airport to Wotje Airport (WTE) is Ailuk Airport (AIM), which is located 55 miles (89 kilometers) NNW of WTE.
- Wotje Airport (WTE) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.68 miles (12.36 km) ESE | Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.92 miles (30.45 km) WNW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 21.85 miles (35.16 km) ENE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 22.75 miles (36.60 km) W | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 5 | 23.71 miles (38.16 km) N | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 26.46 miles (42.59 km) WNW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 33.12 miles (53.30 km) NNW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 36.38 miles (58.55 km) SE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 38.71 miles (62.29 km) SSW | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 49.51 miles (79.68 km) N | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 58.28 miles (93.80 km) SW | Bay City Municipal Airport (BBC) | Bay City, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 59.20 miles (95.27 km) WSW | Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) | Wharton, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) ENE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 78.29 miles (126.00 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 78.34 miles (126.07 km) ENE | Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,002.05 miles (17,706.03 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,935.62 miles (17,599.14 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,658.40 miles (17,152.99 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,645.79 miles (17,132.69 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,634.99 miles (17,115.31 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,633.92 miles (17,113.60 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,633.35 miles (17,112.68 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,632.69 miles (17,111.61 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,626.11 miles (17,101.02 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,617.96 miles (17,087.91 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,607.15 miles (17,070.51 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,602.03 miles (17,062.27 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,587.52 miles (17,038.92 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,581.89 miles (17,029.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,580.51 miles (17,027.64 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 55.22 miles (88.87 km) NNW | Ailuk Airport (AIM) | Ailuk, Marshall Islands | |
| 2 | 56.87 miles (91.53 km) SE | Kaben Airport (KBT) | Maloelap Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 3 | 68.18 miles (109.73 km) WNW | Likiep Airport (LIK) | Likiep Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 4 | 71.35 miles (114.82 km) NE | Mejit Airport (MJB) | Mejit Island, Marshall Islands | |
| 5 | 85.38 miles (137.40 km) SE | Maloelap Airport (MAV) | Taroa Island, Maloelap Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 6 | 110.91 miles (178.49 km) SE | Aur Airport (AUL) | Aur Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 7 | 124.68 miles (200.65 km) NNW | Utirik Airport (UTK) | Utirik Island, Marshall Islands | |
| 8 | 146.12 miles (235.15 km) SW | Jabot Airport (JAT) | Jabat Island, Marshall Islands | |
| 9 | 157.24 miles (253.06 km) SW | Jeh Airport (JEJ) | Ailinglaplap Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 10 | 174.86 miles (281.41 km) SW | Ailinglaplap Atoll (AIP) | Ailinglaplap Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 11 | 176.56 miles (284.14 km) SSE | Airok Airport (AIC) | Airok, Marshall Islands | |
| 12 | 178.46 miles (287.19 km) WSW | Ebadon Airstrip (EBN) | Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands | |
| 13 | 178.48 miles (287.24 km) WSW | Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) | Kwajalein, Marshall Islands | |
| 14 | 178.66 miles (287.53 km) SW | Majkin Airport (MJE) | Majkin, Marshall Islands | |
| 15 | 179.84 miles (289.43 km) SSE | Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) | Majuro, Marshall Islands | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,104.12 miles (19,479.65 km) ESE | RAF Ascension (ASI) | Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint Helena | |
| 2 | 11,470.21 miles (18,459.46 km) S | Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) | Cape Palmas, Liberia | |
| 3 | 11,456.58 miles (18,437.53 km) S | Sasstown Airport (SAZ) | Sasstown, Liberia | |
| 4 | 11,434.30 miles (18,401.68 km) S | Greenville/Sinoe Airport (SNI) | Greenville, Liberia | |
| 5 | 11,411.89 miles (18,365.62 km) SSW | Sassandra Airport (ZSS) | Sassandra, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| 6 | 11,375.16 miles (18,306.49 km) S | Buchanan Airport (UCN) | Buchanan, Liberia | |
| 7 | 11,359.47 miles (18,281.25 km) S | Tchien Airport (THC) | Tchien, Liberia | |
| 8 | 11,351.78 miles (18,268.88 km) S | Roberts International Airport Roberts Field (ROB) | Monrovia, Liberia | |
| 9 | 11,346.59 miles (18,260.52 km) S | Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) | Monrovia, Liberia | |
| 10 | 11,343.26 miles (18,255.17 km) SSW | Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) | Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| 11 | 11,340.21 miles (18,250.26 km) SSW | Divo Airport (DIV) | Divo, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | |
| 12 | 11,330.63 miles (18,234.84 km) SSW | Gagnoa Airport (GGN) | Gagnoa, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| 13 | 11,321.21 miles (18,219.67 km) S | Guiglo Airport (GGO) | Guiglo, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| 14 | 11,314.92 miles (18,209.55 km) SSW | Aboisso Airport (ABO) | Aboisso, Côte d'Ivoire | |
| 15 | 11,302.76 miles (18,189.98 km) SSW | Takoradi Airport (TKD) | Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana | |