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How far is Madrid from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) is 3816 miles / 6141 kilometers / 3316 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Madrid

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3815.727 miles
  • 6140.817 kilometers
  • 3315.776 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
  • 3806.307 miles
  • 6125.657 kilometers
  • 3307.590 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 Washington D.C. to Madrid?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Madrid generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 956 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Madrid

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W