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How far is Dallas, TX, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Dallas (Dallas Love Field) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Dallas (DAL) is 1335 miles / 2149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 16 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Dallas Love Field

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1905
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1029
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1183.727 miles
  • 1905.024 kilometers
  • 1028.631 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
  • 1181.688 miles
  • 1901.742 kilometers
  • 1026.858 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas Love Field is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dallas generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W