How far is Washington D.C. from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7456 miles / 11999 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7456.029 miles
- 11999.316 kilometers
- 6479.112 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- 7441.612 miles
- 11976.113 kilometers
- 6466.584 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 Nanjing to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Washington D.C. generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 027 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nanjing to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | 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 |