How far is Alexandria, LA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers / 870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 42 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1001.138 miles
- 1611.176 kilometers
- 869.965 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- 1000.150 miles
- 1609.586 kilometers
- 869.107 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Alexandria generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
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 | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |