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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3281 miles / 5280 kilometers / 2851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4678 miles / 7528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 45 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3280.951 miles
  • 5280.180 kilometers
  • 2851.069 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
  • 3273.598 miles
  • 5268.345 kilometers
  • 2844.679 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Deadhorse generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 811 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W