How far is Halifax from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Halifax (YHZ) is 1092 miles / 1757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Halifax
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Halifax. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 825.888 miles
- 1329.137 kilometers
- 717.677 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- 824.490 miles
- 1326.889 kilometers
- 716.463 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 Halifax?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Halifax?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Halifax generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Halifax
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |