How far is Pyongyang from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6856 miles / 11034 kilometers / 5958 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6856.367 miles
- 11034.253 kilometers
- 5958.020 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- 6840.983 miles
- 11009.494 kilometers
- 5944.651 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 Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 13 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Pyongyang?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Pyongyang generates about 835 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 835 kilograms equals 1 840 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 Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |