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How far is Matamoros from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Matamoros (MAM) is 1775 miles / 2856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 10 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Matamoros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.873 miles
  • 2404.155 kilometers
  • 1298.140 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
  • 1493.384 miles
  • 2403.369 kilometers
  • 1297.716 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Matamoros generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Matamoros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM).

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 Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W