How far is Tucson, AZ, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1955 miles / 3147 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Tucson (TUS) is 2277 miles / 3665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 16 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1955.263 miles
- 3146.690 kilometers
- 1699.077 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- 1951.369 miles
- 3140.425 kilometers
- 1695.694 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Tucson?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Tucson generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |