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How far is Poitiers from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 3813 miles / 6136 kilometers / 3313 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3812.937 miles
  • 6136.327 kilometers
  • 3313.352 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
  • 3803.142 miles
  • 6120.564 kilometers
  • 3304.840 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Poitiers generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 955 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 Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E