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How far is Wanaka from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 9071 miles / 14598 kilometers / 7882 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Wanaka Airport

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9071
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14598
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7882
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Flight time duration
17 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 158 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Wanaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9070.620 miles
  • 14597.747 kilometers
  • 7882.153 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
  • 9076.558 miles
  • 14607.305 kilometers
  • 7887.314 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 Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wanaka Airport is 17 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Wanaka generates about 1 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 158 kilograms equals 2 553 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 Wanaka

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

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 Wanaka Airport
City: Wanaka
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WKA
ICAO Code: NZWF
Coordinates: 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E