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How far is Austin, TX, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 1297 miles / 2087 kilometers / 1127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Austin (AUS) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 17 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Austin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1296.730 miles
  • 2086.884 kilometers
  • 1126.827 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
  • 1295.165 miles
  • 2084.366 kilometers
  • 1125.468 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 Austin?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Austin generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 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 Austin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

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 Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Austin (AUS)

United Airlines