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How far is Fargo, ND, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1121 miles / 1805 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Fargo (FAR) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 2 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.411 miles
  • 1804.735 kilometers
  • 974.479 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
  • 1119.395 miles
  • 1801.492 kilometers
  • 972.728 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hector International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fargo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W