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How far is Tainan from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 8036 miles / 12932 kilometers / 6983 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Tainan Airport

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8036
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12932
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6983
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 42 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8035.696 miles
  • 12932.199 kilometers
  • 6982.829 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
  • 8023.246 miles
  • 12912.163 kilometers
  • 6972.010 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tainan Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tainan generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 213 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 Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E