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How far is Changsha from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 7761 miles / 12490 kilometers / 6744 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Changsha Huanghua International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Changsha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7761.167 miles
  • 12490.388 kilometers
  • 6744.270 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
  • 7747.477 miles
  • 12468.355 kilometers
  • 6732.373 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 Changsha?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 15 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Changsha generates about 964 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 964 kilograms equals 2 124 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 Changsha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

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 Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″E