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How far is Sharjah from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 7070 miles / 11378 kilometers / 6144 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7069.917 miles
  • 11377.928 kilometers
  • 6143.590 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
  • 7057.149 miles
  • 11357.381 kilometers
  • 6132.495 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 13 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sharjah generates about 865 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 865 kilograms equals 1 906 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 Sharjah

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

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 Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E