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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1875 miles / 3017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 20 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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1415
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1627.778 miles
  • 2619.655 kilometers
  • 1414.501 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
  • 1624.180 miles
  • 2613.865 kilometers
  • 1411.374 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 Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W