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How far is Tainan from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 8023 miles / 12911 kilometers / 6972 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Tainan Airport

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8023
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12911
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6972
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 41 min
CO2 emission
1 002 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8022.724 miles
  • 12911.322 kilometers
  • 6971.556 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
  • 8010.261 miles
  • 12891.266 kilometers
  • 6960.727 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tainan Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tainan generates about 1 002 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 002 kilograms equals 2 208 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 Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E