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How far is Tanga from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Tanga (Tanga Airport) is 7859 miles / 12649 kilometers / 6830 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Tanga Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7859.476 miles
  • 12648.601 kilometers
  • 6829.698 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
  • 7855.206 miles
  • 12641.728 kilometers
  • 6825.987 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 Tanga?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tanga Airport is 15 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tanga Airport (TGT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tanga generates about 978 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 978 kilograms equals 2 156 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 Tanga

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

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 Tanga Airport
City: Tanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TGT
ICAO Code: HTTG
Coordinates: 5°5′32″S, 39°4′16″E