How far is Alexandria, LA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1176 miles / 1893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 5 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1018.476 miles
- 1639.078 kilometers
- 885.031 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- 1017.403 miles
- 1637.352 kilometers
- 884.099 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Alexandria generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |