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How far is Washington D.C. from Dallas, TX?

The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 10 minutes.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Dallas to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.721 miles
  • 1885.703 kilometers
  • 1018.198 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
  • 1169.719 miles
  • 1882.481 kilometers
  • 1016.458 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 Dallas to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Dallas to Washington D.C. generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Airlines flying from Dallas (DFW) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

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