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IAD to WVN: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Wilhelmshaven (Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport)
3,953 mi
6,362 km · 3,435 nm
8h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,953 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- WVN — Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport · Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near WVN
- AGE · Wangerooge Airport20 mi away
- BRV · Bremerhaven Airport21 mi away
- LGO · Langeoog Airport28 mi away
- FCN · Nordholz Naval Airbase31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from WVN?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Wilhelmshaven (WVN) is 3,953 miles (6,362 km, 3,435 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to WVN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to WVN?
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