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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 2072 miles / 3335 kilometers / 1801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2600 miles / 4184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 0 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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2072
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3335
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1801
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2072.442 miles
  • 3335.273 kilometers
  • 1800.903 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
  • 2073.710 miles
  • 3337.313 kilometers
  • 1802.005 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 497 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W