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How far is Grande Prairie from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 2208 miles / 3554 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 2648 miles / 4262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 25 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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2208
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3554
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1919
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.500 miles
  • 3554.236 kilometers
  • 1919.134 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
  • 2203.896 miles
  • 3546.826 kilometers
  • 1915.133 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grande Prairie generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W