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How far is Washington D.C. from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 212 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 212.404 miles
  • 341.831 kilometers
  • 184.574 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
  • 212.147 miles
  • 341.418 kilometers
  • 184.351 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 Newark to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newark and Washington D.C.?

There is no time difference between Newark and Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Newark to Washington D.C. generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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 Newark (EWR) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines