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How far is Ixtapa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2630 miles / 4232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 41 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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2061
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1791
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.140 miles
  • 3317.084 kilometers
  • 1791.082 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
  • 2062.695 miles
  • 3319.585 kilometers
  • 1792.433 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Ixtapa generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W