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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers / 1686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Mesa (AZA) is 2280 miles / 3670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 2 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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1940
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3122
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1686
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1940.167 miles
  • 3122.396 kilometers
  • 1685.959 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
  • 1936.088 miles
  • 3115.831 kilometers
  • 1682.414 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Mesa generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W