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How far is Hefei from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Hefei (Hefei Luogang Airport) is 7485 miles / 12046 kilometers / 6504 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Hefei Luogang Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Hefei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7484.844 miles
  • 12045.689 kilometers
  • 6504.152 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
  • 7470.424 miles
  • 12022.482 kilometers
  • 6491.621 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 Hefei?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hefei Luogang Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Hefei generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 037 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 Hefei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE).

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 Hefei Luogang Airport
City: Hefei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HFE
ICAO Code: ZSOF
Coordinates: 31°46′48″N, 117°17′52″E