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How far is Washington D.C. from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3751 miles / 6036 kilometers / 3259 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Bethel to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3750.593 miles
  • 6035.994 kilometers
  • 3259.176 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
  • 3740.998 miles
  • 6020.553 kilometers
  • 3250.838 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 Bethel to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Bethel to Washington D.C. generates about 425 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 425 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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