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How far is Lajes from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lajes (Lajes Field) is 2681 miles / 4314 kilometers / 2329 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lajes Field

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2681
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4314
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2329
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lajes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.672 miles
  • 4314.123 kilometers
  • 2329.440 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
  • 2674.153 miles
  • 4303.633 kilometers
  • 2323.776 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 Lajes?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lajes Field is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lajes Field (TER)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lajes generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 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 Lajes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lajes Field (TER).

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 Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W