How far is Trincomalee from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 8889 miles / 14306 kilometers / 7724 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – China Bay Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Trincomalee
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Trincomalee. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8889.102 miles
- 14305.623 kilometers
- 7724.418 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- 8880.788 miles
- 14292.243 kilometers
- 7717.194 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 Trincomalee?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to China Bay Airport is 17 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Trincomalee?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and China Bay Airport (TRR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Trincomalee generates about 1 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 131 kilograms equals 2 492 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 Trincomalee
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and China Bay Airport (TRR).
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 | China Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Trincomalee |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | TRR |
| ICAO Code: | VCCT |
| Coordinates: | 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E |