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How far is Vancouver from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2341 miles / 3767 kilometers / 2034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2875 miles / 4627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 17 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2340.597 miles
  • 3766.826 kilometers
  • 2033.923 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
  • 2334.964 miles
  • 3757.761 kilometers
  • 2029.029 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Vancouver generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W