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How far is Sochi from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 5547 miles / 8926 kilometers / 4820 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sochi International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5546.564 miles
  • 8926.329 kilometers
  • 4819.832 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
  • 5532.786 miles
  • 8904.156 kilometers
  • 4807.859 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 Sochi?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sochi generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 446 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 Sochi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sochi International Airport (AER).

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 Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E