How far is Acapulco from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2563 miles / 4124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 18 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Acapulco International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Acapulco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Acapulco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2036.807 miles
- 3277.923 kilometers
- 1769.937 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- 2038.992 miles
- 3281.440 kilometers
- 1771.836 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 Acapulco?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Acapulco?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Acapulco generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Acapulco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).
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 | Acapulco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Acapulco |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ACA |
| ICAO Code: | MMAA |
| Coordinates: | 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W |