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How far is Datong from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 6960 miles / 11201 kilometers / 6048 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6959.722 miles
  • 11200.587 kilometers
  • 6047.833 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
  • 6944.114 miles
  • 11175.468 kilometers
  • 6034.270 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Datong generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 872 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E