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How far is Sanming from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 7839 miles / 12615 kilometers / 6812 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Shaxian Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7838.581 miles
  • 12614.973 kilometers
  • 6811.541 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
  • 7825.288 miles
  • 12593.580 kilometers
  • 6799.989 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sanming generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 149 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 Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

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 Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E