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How far is Punta Cana from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 1506 miles / 2424 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Punta Cana International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Punta Cana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.896 miles
  • 2423.504 kilometers
  • 1308.588 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
  • 1509.735 miles
  • 2429.684 kilometers
  • 1311.924 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 Punta Cana?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

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

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Punta Cana.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Punta Cana generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Punta Cana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).

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 Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

United Airlines