How far is Chennai from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 8579 miles / 13806 kilometers / 7455 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Chennai International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Chennai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Chennai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8578.808 miles
- 13806.253 kilometers
- 7454.780 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- 8569.076 miles
- 13790.591 kilometers
- 7446.324 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 Chennai?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chennai International Airport is 16 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chennai?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chennai generates about 1 084 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 084 kilograms equals 2 390 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 Chennai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).
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 | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E |