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How far is Lorient from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 3634 miles / 5848 kilometers / 3158 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3633.945 miles
  • 5848.268 kilometers
  • 3157.812 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
  • 3624.576 miles
  • 5833.190 kilometers
  • 3149.671 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lorient generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 906 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 Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W