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How far is Paris from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) is 3861 miles / 6214 kilometers / 3355 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Paris

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3861.004 miles
  • 6213.684 kilometers
  • 3355.121 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
  • 3850.982 miles
  • 6197.554 kilometers
  • 3346.412 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 Paris?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Paris generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 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 Paris

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Paris (CDG)

Air France
Delta Air Lines
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United Airlines