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How far is Pyongyang from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6869 miles / 11055 kilometers / 5969 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6869.313 miles
  • 11055.088 kilometers
  • 5969.270 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
  • 6853.930 miles
  • 11030.331 kilometers
  • 5955.902 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Pyongyang generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 844 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 Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E