How far is Allentown, PA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers / 138 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Allentown (ABE) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 27 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Allentown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Allentown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 159.295 miles
- 256.360 kilometers
- 138.423 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- 159.244 miles
- 256.279 kilometers
- 138.379 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 Allentown?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Allentown?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Allentown.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Allentown generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 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 Allentown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W |