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How far is Dortmund from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 4000 miles / 6438 kilometers / 3476 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4000.422 miles
  • 6438.055 kilometers
  • 3476.271 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
  • 3989.956 miles
  • 6421.211 kilometers
  • 3467.177 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dortmund Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dortmund generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 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 Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E