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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Huntsville (HSV) is 695 miles / 1119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 56 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.655 miles
  • 958.613 kilometers
  • 517.610 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
  • 594.914 miles
  • 957.421 kilometers
  • 516.966 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Huntsville generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Huntsville

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

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Huntsville (HSV)

United Airlines