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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 182 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 12 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.421 miles
  • 293.578 kilometers
  • 158.520 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
  • 182.217 miles
  • 293.249 kilometers
  • 158.342 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 50 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Pittsburgh (PIT)

United Airlines