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How far is Xalapa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Xalapa (JAL) is 2342 miles / 3769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 11 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.709 miles
  • 2868.992 kilometers
  • 1549.132 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
  • 1784.379 miles
  • 2871.680 kilometers
  • 1550.583 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Xalapa generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W