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How far is Gothenburg from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 3987 miles / 6416 kilometers / 3464 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3986.501 miles
  • 6415.652 kilometers
  • 3464.175 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
  • 3976.067 miles
  • 6398.860 kilometers
  • 3455.108 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Säve airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gothenburg generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 002 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 Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E