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How far is Ixtapa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers / 1803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2645 miles / 4257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 4 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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2075
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1803
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2074.872 miles
  • 3339.183 kilometers
  • 1803.015 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
  • 2076.328 miles
  • 3341.527 kilometers
  • 1804.280 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Ixtapa generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W