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How far is Washington D.C. from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 7586 miles / 12208 kilometers / 6592 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7585.557 miles
  • 12207.771 kilometers
  • 6591.669 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
  • 7571.325 miles
  • 12184.867 kilometers
  • 6579.302 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 Wuhan to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Washington D.C. generates about 938 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 938 kilograms equals 2 068 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E
Destination Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W