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How far is Tokyo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6753 miles / 10868 kilometers / 5868 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6753.183 miles
  • 10868.195 kilometers
  • 5868.356 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
  • 6738.520 miles
  • 10844.596 kilometers
  • 5855.614 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tokyo generates about 820 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 820 kilograms equals 1 808 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 Tokyo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Narita International Airport (NRT).

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Tokyo (NRT)

All Nippon Airways
United Airlines