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How far is Lanzarote from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lanzarote (Lanzarote Airport) is 3658 miles / 5886 kilometers / 3178 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lanzarote Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lanzarote

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3657.576 miles
  • 5886.298 kilometers
  • 3178.347 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
  • 3650.309 miles
  • 5874.603 kilometers
  • 3172.032 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 Lanzarote?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lanzarote Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lanzarote generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lanzarote

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lanzarote Airport (ACE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lanzarote Airport
City: Lanzarote
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ACE
ICAO Code: GCRR
Coordinates: 28°56′43″N, 13°36′18″W