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How far is Shinyanga from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 7498 miles / 12068 kilometers / 6516 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7498.441 miles
  • 12067.572 kilometers
  • 6515.967 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
  • 7494.296 miles
  • 12060.901 kilometers
  • 6512.366 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shinyanga generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 041 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 Shinyanga

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

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E