Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,398

miles

2,251

kilometers

1,215

nautical miles

🕐 3h 10m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (245°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,398	+839	2,237 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,398	+839	2,237 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,398	+699	2,097 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,398	+699	2,097 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,398	+1,398	2,796 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,398	+699	2,097 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Houston, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to IAH route connects Newark, United States with Houston, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,398 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 245° from Newark. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 1,398 miles (2,251 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EWR to IAH typically take around 3h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,398 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.