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How far is Sendai from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 6596 miles / 10615 kilometers / 5731 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6595.555 miles
  • 10614.518 kilometers
  • 5731.381 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
  • 6580.674 miles
  • 10590.568 kilometers
  • 5718.449 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sendai Airport is 12 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sendai generates about 798 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 798 kilograms equals 1 760 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 Sendai

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

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E