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How far is Yakima, WA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2225 miles / 3580 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Yakima (YKM) is 2721 miles / 4379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 54 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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2225
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3580
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1933
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2224.603 miles
  • 3580.152 kilometers
  • 1933.128 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
  • 2219.150 miles
  • 3571.376 kilometers
  • 1928.389 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Yakima generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W