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How far is Principe from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 5873 miles / 9452 kilometers / 5104 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Príncipe Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Principe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5873.146 miles
  • 9451.912 kilometers
  • 5103.624 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
  • 5870.427 miles
  • 9447.536 kilometers
  • 5101.261 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 Principe?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Príncipe Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Principe generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 542 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 Principe

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

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 Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E