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How far is Washington D.C. from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3676 miles / 5915 kilometers / 3194 nautical miles.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cherbourg to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3675.607 miles
  • 5915.317 kilometers
  • 3194.015 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3666.089 miles
  • 5899.999 kilometers
  • 3185.744 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cherbourg to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Washington D.C. generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cherbourg to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W