How far is Pietermaritzburg from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8371 miles / 13472 kilometers / 7275 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Pietermaritzburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Pietermaritzburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8371.384 miles
- 13472.436 kilometers
- 7274.534 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- 8374.841 miles
- 13478.001 kilometers
- 7277.538 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 Pietermaritzburg?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 16 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Pietermaritzburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 053 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 053 kilograms equals 2 322 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 Pietermaritzburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
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 | Pietermaritzburg Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PZB |
| ICAO Code: | FAPM |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E |