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How far is Newark, NJ, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 212 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Newark (EWR) is 237 miles / 381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 51 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 212.404 miles
  • 341.831 kilometers
  • 184.574 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
  • 212.147 miles
  • 341.418 kilometers
  • 184.351 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Newark?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Newark.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Newark generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Newark (EWR)

United Airlines