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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2665 miles / 4289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 59 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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3665
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1979
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.270 miles
  • 3664.910 kilometers
  • 1978.893 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
  • 2272.288 miles
  • 3656.894 kilometers
  • 1974.565 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Long Beach generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Long Beach (LGB)

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