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How far is Yan'an from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 7231 miles / 11637 kilometers / 6283 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Yan'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7230.840 miles
  • 11636.908 kilometers
  • 6283.428 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
  • 7215.634 miles
  • 11612.437 kilometers
  • 6270.214 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 Yan'an?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yan'an generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 957 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 Yan'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

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 Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E