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How far is Moab, UT, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 1756 miles / 2827 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Moab (CNY) is 1995 miles / 3210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Moab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1756.355 miles
  • 2826.579 kilometers
  • 1526.230 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
  • 1752.085 miles
  • 2819.707 kilometers
  • 1522.520 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Moab generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Moab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W