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How far is Bora Bora from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 6118 miles / 9846 kilometers / 5316 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bora Bora Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bora Bora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6118.081 miles
  • 9846.097 kilometers
  • 5316.467 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
  • 6123.490 miles
  • 9854.802 kilometers
  • 5321.168 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 Bora Bora?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bora Bora generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 615 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 Bora Bora

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

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 Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W