How far is Vancouver from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2869 miles / 4617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 0 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2343.892 miles
- 3772.129 kilometers
- 2036.787 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- 2338.242 miles
- 3763.036 kilometers
- 2031.877 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Vancouver?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Vancouver generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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 | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |