How far is Shannon from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 3307 miles / 5322 kilometers / 2874 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3306.848 miles
• 5321.856 kilometers
• 2873.572 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

• 3298.430 miles
• 5308.309 kilometers
• 2866.257 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shannon Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Shannon?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Shannon is 5 hours. Shannon is 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Shannon generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 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 Shannon

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

Airport information

Origin	Washington Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
Coordinates:	38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Destination	Shannon Airport
City:	Shannon
Country:	Ireland
IATA Code:	SNN
ICAO Code:	EINN
Coordinates:	52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W