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

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1730 miles / 2784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 20 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.666 miles
  • 2353.933 kilometers
  • 1271.022 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
  • 1462.116 miles
  • 2353.047 kilometers
  • 1270.544 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 Harlingen to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Washington D.C. generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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