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How far is Poitiers from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers / 3326 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3827.704 miles
  • 6160.093 kilometers
  • 3326.184 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
  • 3817.853 miles
  • 6144.238 kilometers
  • 3317.623 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 7 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Poitiers generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 959 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 Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E