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How far is Roswell, NM, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Roswell (ROW) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 0 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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1579
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2541
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1372
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.129 miles
  • 2541.362 kilometers
  • 1372.226 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
  • 1575.942 miles
  • 2536.234 kilometers
  • 1369.457 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Roswell generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W