How far is Lugano from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4218 miles / 6789 kilometers / 3666 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4218.230 miles
• 6788.583 kilometers
• 3665.542 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

• 4207.388 miles
• 6771.134 kilometers
• 3656.120 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lugano Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lugano?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Lugano is 6 hours. Lugano is 6 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lugano generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 066 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 Lugano

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

Airport information

Origin	Washington Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
Coordinates:	38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Destination	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E