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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 2087 miles / 3358 kilometers / 1813 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 23 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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2087
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3358
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1813
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2086.705 miles
  • 3358.226 kilometers
  • 1813.297 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
  • 2087.875 miles
  • 3360.109 kilometers
  • 1814.314 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 501 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W