How far is Washington D.C. from Alexandria, LA?
The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 42 minutes.
Alexandria International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Alexandria to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1001.138 miles
- 1611.176 kilometers
- 869.965 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- 1000.150 miles
- 1609.586 kilometers
- 869.107 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 Alexandria to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Alexandria to Washington D.C. generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |
| Destination | 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 |