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How far is Washington D.C. from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7575 miles / 12191 kilometers / 6583 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 7575.219 miles
  • 12191.133 kilometers
  • 6582.685 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
  • 7560.977 miles
  • 12168.213 kilometers
  • 6570.310 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Washington D.C. generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 065 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 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