How far is Alexandria from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Alexandria (El Nouzha Airport) is 5729 miles / 9219 kilometers / 4978 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – El Nouzha 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)- 5728.656 miles
- 9219.379 kilometers
- 4978.066 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- 5716.532 miles
- 9199.866 kilometers
- 4967.530 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 El Nouzha Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Alexandria generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 499 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 Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY).
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 | El Nouzha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | ALY |
| ICAO Code: | HEAX |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′2″N, 29°56′56″E |