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How far is Takoradi from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Takoradi (Takoradi Airport) is 5240 miles / 8433 kilometers / 4553 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Takoradi Airport

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8433
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Takoradi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5239.847 miles
  • 8432.716 kilometers
  • 4553.302 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
  • 5237.314 miles
  • 8428.639 kilometers
  • 4551.101 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 Takoradi?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Takoradi Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Takoradi Airport (TKD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Takoradi generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 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 Takoradi

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

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 Takoradi Airport
City: Takoradi
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TKD
ICAO Code: DGTK
Coordinates: 4°53′45″N, 1°46′29″W