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How far is Reno, NV, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 2249 miles / 3620 kilometers / 1955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Reno (RNO) is 2592 miles / 4172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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2249
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3620
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1955
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2249.453 miles
  • 3620.144 kilometers
  • 1954.721 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
  • 2243.935 miles
  • 3611.264 kilometers
  • 1949.926 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Reno generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W