Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Dakhla from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 3715 miles / 5978 kilometers / 3228 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Dakhla Airport

Distance arrow
3715
Miles
Distance arrow
5978
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3228
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Washington D.C. to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3714.736 miles
  • 5978.288 kilometers
  • 3228.017 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
  • 3708.704 miles
  • 5968.581 kilometers
  • 3222.776 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dakhla generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 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 Dakhla

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

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 Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W