How far is Frankfurt from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 4080 miles / 6566 kilometers / 3546 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4080.134 miles
- 6566.338 kilometers
- 3545.539 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- 4069.478 miles
- 6549.190 kilometers
- 3536.280 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 Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Frankfurt?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Frankfurt generates about 466 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 466 kilograms equals 1 028 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 Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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 | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |