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How far is Washington D.C. from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers / 1646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 3136 miles / 5047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 16 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.932 miles
  • 3047.988 kilometers
  • 1645.782 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
  • 1899.235 miles
  • 3056.522 kilometers
  • 1650.390 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 San Salvador to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Washington D.C. generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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

Airlines flying from San Salvador (SAL) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

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