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How far is Smara from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 3835 miles / 6172 kilometers / 3333 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Smara Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3835.112 miles
  • 6172.014 kilometers
  • 3332.621 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
  • 3827.970 miles
  • 6160.521 kilometers
  • 3326.415 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Smara Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Smara generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 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 Smara

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

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 Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W