How far is Adak Island, AK, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4524 miles / 7281 kilometers / 3931 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Adak Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Adak Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Adak Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4523.999 miles
- 7280.670 kilometers
- 3931.247 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- 4512.054 miles
- 7261.448 kilometers
- 3920.868 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 Adak Island?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Adak Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Adak Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Adak Airport (ADK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Adak Island generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 152 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 Adak Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Adak Airport (ADK).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Adak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Adak Island, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ADK |
| ICAO Code: | PADK |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W |