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How far is Mombasa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 7839 miles / 12616 kilometers / 6812 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Moi International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7839.382 miles
  • 12616.262 kilometers
  • 6812.237 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
  • 7834.768 miles
  • 12608.837 kilometers
  • 6808.228 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 Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Moi International Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Mombasa generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 149 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 Mombasa

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

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 Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E