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How far is Caen from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 3730 miles / 6003 kilometers / 3241 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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6003
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3730.042 miles
  • 6002.920 kilometers
  • 3241.318 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
  • 3720.379 miles
  • 5987.369 kilometers
  • 3232.921 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Caen generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 932 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 Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W