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How far is Washington D.C. from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2189 miles / 3522 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2574 miles / 4143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 31 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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2189
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3522
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1902
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Distance from Palm Springs to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2188.527 miles
  • 3522.093 kilometers
  • 1901.778 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
  • 2183.756 miles
  • 3514.415 kilometers
  • 1897.632 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 Palm Springs to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Washington D.C. generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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