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How far is Santa Cruz from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport) is 4001 miles / 6440 kilometers / 3477 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Viru Viru International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Santa Cruz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4001.320 miles
  • 6439.501 kilometers
  • 3477.052 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
  • 4018.203 miles
  • 6466.671 kilometers
  • 3491.723 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 Santa Cruz?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Santa Cruz generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 006 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 Santa Cruz

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

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 Viru Viru International Airport
City: Santa Cruz
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: VVI
ICAO Code: SLVR
Coordinates: 17°38′41″S, 63°8′7″W