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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2315 miles / 3725 kilometers / 2011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2824 miles / 4544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 0 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2314.562 miles
  • 3724.927 kilometers
  • 2011.300 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
  • 2308.974 miles
  • 3715.934 kilometers
  • 2006.444 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bellingham generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 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 Bellingham

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

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W