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How far is Calabar from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 5781 miles / 9304 kilometers / 5024 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Calabar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5781.104 miles
  • 9303.785 kilometers
  • 5023.642 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
  • 5777.172 miles
  • 9297.457 kilometers
  • 5020.225 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 Calabar?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 11 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Calabar generates about 687 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 687 kilograms equals 1 515 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 Calabar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).

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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport
City: Calabar
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: CBQ
ICAO Code: DNCA
Coordinates: 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E