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How far is Massawa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 6897 miles / 11100 kilometers / 5994 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6897.236 miles
  • 11100.025 kilometers
  • 5993.534 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
  • 6887.321 miles
  • 11084.068 kilometers
  • 5984.918 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 13 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Massawa generates about 840 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 840 kilograms equals 1 853 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 Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E