How far is Alexandria from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) is 5730 miles / 9221 kilometers / 4979 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Borg El Arab Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5729.606 miles
- 9220.907 kilometers
- 4978.892 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- 5717.536 miles
- 9201.482 kilometers
- 4968.403 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Borg El Arab Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Alexandria generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Borg El Arab Airport (HBE).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Borg El Arab Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | HBE |
| ICAO Code: | HEBA |
| Coordinates: | 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″E |