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How far is Washington D.C. from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4027 miles / 6481 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4026.908 miles
  • 6480.681 kilometers
  • 3499.288 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
  • 4017.221 miles
  • 6465.091 kilometers
  • 3490.870 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 Alicante to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Alicante to Washington D.C. generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination 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