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How far is Crescent City, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Crescent City (CEC) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 22 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Del Norte County Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Crescent City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.322 miles
  • 3936.974 kilometers
  • 2125.796 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
  • 2440.222 miles
  • 3927.157 kilometers
  • 2120.495 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 Crescent City?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Crescent City generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Crescent City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).

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 Del Norte County Airport
City: Crescent City, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CEC
ICAO Code: KCEC
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W