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How far is Tijuana from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 2269 miles / 3652 kilometers / 1972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 2679 miles / 4311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 38 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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3652
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2268.974 miles
  • 3651.560 kilometers
  • 1971.684 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
  • 2264.229 miles
  • 3643.924 kilometers
  • 1967.562 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tijuana generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Tijuana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W