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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 575 miles / 925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 506.030 miles
  • 814.376 kilometers
  • 439.728 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
  • 505.469 miles
  • 813.473 kilometers
  • 439.240 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chattanooga?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Chattanooga.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chattanooga generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 219 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W