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How far is Shillong from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shillong (Shillong Airport) is 7931 miles / 12764 kilometers / 6892 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Shillong Airport

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7931
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12764
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6892
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 30 min
Time Difference
9 h 30 min
CO2 emission
988 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Shillong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7931.271 miles
  • 12764.143 kilometers
  • 6892.086 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
  • 7918.169 miles
  • 12743.058 kilometers
  • 6880.701 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 Shillong?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shillong Airport is 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shillong Airport (SHL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shillong generates about 988 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 988 kilograms equals 2 179 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 Shillong

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

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 Shillong Airport
City: Shillong
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: SHL
ICAO Code: VEBI
Coordinates: 25°42′12″N, 91°58′43″E