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How far is Omaha, NE, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Omaha (OMA) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 24 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Eppley Airfield

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988
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1590
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859
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Omaha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.107 miles
  • 1590.204 kilometers
  • 858.641 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
  • 985.735 miles
  • 1586.387 kilometers
  • 856.581 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 Omaha?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Omaha generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Omaha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).

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 Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Omaha (OMA)

United Airlines