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How far is Cherbourg from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3676 miles / 5915 kilometers / 3194 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3675.607 miles
  • 5915.317 kilometers
  • 3194.015 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
  • 3666.089 miles
  • 5899.999 kilometers
  • 3185.744 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cherbourg generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 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 Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W