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How far is Santander from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 3724 miles / 5992 kilometers / 3236 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Santander Airport

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5992
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3236
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3723.546 miles
  • 5992.467 kilometers
  • 3235.673 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
  • 3714.127 miles
  • 5977.308 kilometers
  • 3227.488 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Santander Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Santander generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 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 Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W