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How far is Richards Bay from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 8429 miles / 13565 kilometers / 7324 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Richards Bay Airport

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8429
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13565
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7324
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Flight time duration
16 h 27 min
CO2 emission
1 062 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Richards Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8428.788 miles
  • 13564.819 kilometers
  • 7324.416 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
  • 8431.735 miles
  • 13569.562 kilometers
  • 7326.977 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 Richards Bay?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 16 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Richards Bay generates about 1 062 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 062 kilograms equals 2 340 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 Richards Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).

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 Richards Bay Airport
City: Richards Bay
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: RCB
ICAO Code: FARB
Coordinates: 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E