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How far is Washington D.C. from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 6869 miles / 11055 kilometers / 5969 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6869.313 miles
  • 11055.088 kilometers
  • 5969.270 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
  • 6853.930 miles
  • 11030.331 kilometers
  • 5955.902 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 Pyongyang to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Washington D.C. generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination 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