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How far is Calgary from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1952 miles / 3141 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Calgary (YYC) is 2326 miles / 3743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 18 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1952
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3141
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1696
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1951.542 miles
  • 3140.703 kilometers
  • 1695.844 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
  • 1947.331 miles
  • 3133.925 kilometers
  • 1692.184 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Calgary generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W