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How far is Washington D.C. from Lázaro Cárdenas?

The distance between Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2072 miles / 3335 kilometers / 1801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 3 minutes.

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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2072
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1801
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Distance from Lázaro Cárdenas to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2072.442 miles
  • 3335.273 kilometers
  • 1800.903 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
  • 2073.710 miles
  • 3337.313 kilometers
  • 1802.005 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 Lázaro Cárdenas to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Lázaro Cárdenas Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Lázaro Cárdenas to Washington D.C. generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lázaro Cárdenas to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W
Destination 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