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How far is Xiamen from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 7949 miles / 12792 kilometers / 6907 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Xiamen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7948.775 miles
  • 12792.313 kilometers
  • 6907.296 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
  • 7935.926 miles
  • 12771.635 kilometers
  • 6896.131 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 Xiamen?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Xiamen generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 185 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 Xiamen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E