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How far is Elko, NV, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 2025 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Elko (EKO) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 33 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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2025
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3260
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1760
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.446 miles
  • 3259.639 kilometers
  • 1760.064 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
  • 2020.431 miles
  • 3251.568 kilometers
  • 1755.706 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Elko generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W