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How far is Washington D.C. from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1326 miles / 2134 kilometers / 1152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2467 miles / 3971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 0 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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1326
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2134
Kilometers
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1152
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 0 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
169 kg

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Distance from Gander to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1326.173 miles
  • 2134.268 kilometers
  • 1152.413 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
  • 1323.813 miles
  • 2130.471 kilometers
  • 1150.362 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 Gander to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Gander to Washington D.C. generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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