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How far is Roatan from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Roatan (Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Roatan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1652.150 miles
  • 2658.878 kilometers
  • 1435.679 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
  • 1656.766 miles
  • 2666.306 kilometers
  • 1439.690 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 Roatan?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Roatan generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Roatan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB).

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 Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
City: Roatan
Country: Honduras Flag of Honduras
IATA Code: RTB
ICAO Code: MHRO
Coordinates: 16°19′0″N, 86°31′22″W