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How far is Abuja from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 5529 miles / 8898 kilometers / 4804 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Abuja

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5528.712 miles
  • 8897.599 kilometers
  • 4804.319 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
  • 5523.694 miles
  • 8889.523 kilometers
  • 4799.958 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 Washington D.C. to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Abuja generates about 653 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 653 kilograms equals 1 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E