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How far is Gaborone from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gaborone (Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport) is 7953 miles / 12798 kilometers / 6911 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gaborone

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7952.582 miles
  • 12798.440 kilometers
  • 6910.605 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
  • 7955.469 miles
  • 12803.086 kilometers
  • 6913.113 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 Gaborone?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gaborone generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 186 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 Gaborone

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE).

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 Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
City: Gaborone
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: GBE
ICAO Code: FBSK
Coordinates: 24°33′18″S, 25°55′5″E