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How far is Matamoros from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 1478 miles / 2379 kilometers / 1284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Matamoros (MAM) is 1759 miles / 2831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 47 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Matamoros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1477.980 miles
  • 2378.579 kilometers
  • 1284.330 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
  • 1477.584 miles
  • 2377.940 kilometers
  • 1283.985 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Matamoros generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Matamoros

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

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 Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W