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How far is Dhaka from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) is 8041 miles / 12940 kilometers / 6987 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Shahjalal International Airport

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8041
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12940
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6987
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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dhaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8040.658 miles
  • 12940.184 kilometers
  • 6987.140 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
  • 8028.020 miles
  • 12919.846 kilometers
  • 6976.159 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 Dhaka?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shahjalal International Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dhaka generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 214 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 Dhaka

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

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 Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E