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How far is Bluefields from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers / 1647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bluefields (BEF) is 3700 miles / 5954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 18 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bluefields Airport

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1896
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3051
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1647
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bluefields

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1895.817 miles
  • 3051.023 kilometers
  • 1647.420 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
  • 1902.273 miles
  • 3061.412 kilometers
  • 1653.030 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 Bluefields?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bluefields Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bluefields Airport (BEF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bluefields generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 Bluefields

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

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 Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″W