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How far is Bora Bora from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 6137 miles / 9876 kilometers / 5332 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Bora Bora Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bora Bora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6136.530 miles
  • 9875.788 kilometers
  • 5332.499 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
  • 6141.840 miles
  • 9884.334 kilometers
  • 5337.113 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 Bora Bora?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bora Bora generates about 735 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 735 kilograms equals 1 621 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 Bora Bora

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).

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 Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W