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How far is Roswell, NM, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Roswell (ROW) is 1808 miles / 2909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1557.347 miles
  • 2506.307 kilometers
  • 1353.298 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
  • 1554.225 miles
  • 2501.283 kilometers
  • 1350.585 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Roswell generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W