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How far is Elcho Island from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 9693 miles / 15600 kilometers / 8423 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Elcho Island Airport

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9693
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15600
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8423
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 51 min
Time Difference
14 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 254 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Elcho Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9693.119 miles
  • 15599.562 kilometers
  • 8423.090 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
  • 9689.358 miles
  • 15593.511 kilometers
  • 8419.822 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 Elcho Island?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 18 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Elcho Island generates about 1 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 254 kilograms equals 2 764 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 Elcho Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).

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 Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E