How far is Sanming from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 7827 miles / 12596 kilometers / 6801 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Sanming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7826.719 miles
• 12595.883 kilometers
• 6801.232 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

• 7813.414 miles
• 12574.472 kilometers
• 6789.672 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 Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sanming?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Sanming is 12 hours. Sanming is 12 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sanming generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 145 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 Sanming

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

Airport information

Origin	Washington Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
Coordinates:	38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Destination	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E