How far is Orchid Island from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8074 miles / 12994 kilometers / 7016 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8074.263 miles
- 12994.267 kilometers
- 7016.343 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- 8062.039 miles
- 12974.594 kilometers
- 7005.720 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island generates about 1 009 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 009 kilograms equals 2 225 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 Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |