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How far is Lijiang from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 7914 miles / 12736 kilometers / 6877 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7913.535 miles
  • 12735.600 kilometers
  • 6876.674 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
  • 7900.222 miles
  • 12714.176 kilometers
  • 6865.106 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 15 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lijiang generates about 986 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 986 kilograms equals 2 173 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 Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E