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How far is Kaohsiung from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) is 8045 miles / 12947 kilometers / 6991 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Kaohsiung International Airport

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6991
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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 005 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kaohsiung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8045.087 miles
  • 12947.312 kilometers
  • 6990.989 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
  • 8032.720 miles
  • 12927.410 kilometers
  • 6980.243 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 Kaohsiung?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kaohsiung generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 216 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 Kaohsiung

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

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 Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″E