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How far is Abuja from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 5551 miles / 8933 kilometers / 4823 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Abuja

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5550.783 miles
  • 8933.119 kilometers
  • 4823.499 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
  • 5545.726 miles
  • 8924.981 kilometers
  • 4819.104 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 Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Abuja generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 447 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 Abuja

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E