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How far is Puerto Rico from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Airport) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers / 3033 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Puerto Rico Airport

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3491
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5618
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3033
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Puerto Rico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3490.597 miles
  • 5617.571 kilometers
  • 3033.246 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
  • 3505.625 miles
  • 5641.756 kilometers
  • 3046.305 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 Puerto Rico?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Puerto Rico Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Puerto Rico generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Puerto Rico

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR).

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 Puerto Rico Airport
City: Puerto Rico
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: PUR
ICAO Code: SLPR
Coordinates: 11°6′27″S, 67°33′4″W