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How far is Nantes from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 3729 miles / 6001 kilometers / 3240 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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6001
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3240
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3728.871 miles
  • 6001.036 kilometers
  • 3240.300 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
  • 3719.262 miles
  • 5985.573 kilometers
  • 3231.951 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nantes generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 932 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 Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W