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How far is Auckland from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Auckland (Auckland Airport) is 8603 miles / 13846 kilometers / 7476 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Auckland Airport

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8603
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13846
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Flight time duration
16 h 47 min
CO2 emission
1 088 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Auckland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8603.214 miles
  • 13845.531 kilometers
  • 7475.989 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
  • 8608.440 miles
  • 13853.941 kilometers
  • 7480.530 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 Auckland?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Auckland Airport is 16 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Auckland Airport (AKL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Auckland generates about 1 088 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 088 kilograms equals 2 398 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 Auckland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Auckland Airport (AKL).

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 Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E