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

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Dallas (DFW) is 1337 miles / 2151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 7 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.721 miles
  • 1885.703 kilometers
  • 1018.198 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
  • 1169.719 miles
  • 1882.481 kilometers
  • 1016.458 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dallas generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Dallas (DFW)

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