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How far is Polokwane from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 8113 miles / 13057 kilometers / 7050 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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8113
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13057
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7050
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Flight time duration
15 h 51 min
CO2 emission
1 015 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8113.358 miles
  • 13057.184 kilometers
  • 7050.315 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
  • 8115.479 miles
  • 13060.598 kilometers
  • 7052.159 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 15 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Polokwane generates about 1 015 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 015 kilograms equals 2 238 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 Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E