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How far is Datong from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 6950 miles / 11185 kilometers / 6040 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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6950
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11185
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6040
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6950.155 miles
  • 11185.190 kilometers
  • 6039.520 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
  • 6934.540 miles
  • 11160.060 kilometers
  • 6025.950 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Datong generates about 848 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 848 kilograms equals 1 869 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E