How far is Washington D.C. from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2865 miles / 4611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 48 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2343.892 miles
- 3772.129 kilometers
- 2036.787 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- 2338.242 miles
- 3763.036 kilometers
- 2031.877 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 Vancouver to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Washington D.C. generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |