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How far is Bissau from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is 4198 miles / 6756 kilometers / 3648 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bissau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4197.790 miles
  • 6755.689 kilometers
  • 3647.780 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
  • 4194.935 miles
  • 6751.094 kilometers
  • 3645.299 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 Bissau?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bissau generates about 481 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 481 kilograms equals 1 061 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 Bissau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).

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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″W