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How far is Moab, UT, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Moab (CNY) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 30 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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1733
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2789
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1506
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Moab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1733.051 miles
  • 2789.075 kilometers
  • 1505.980 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
  • 1728.833 miles
  • 2782.288 kilometers
  • 1502.315 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Moab generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Moab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

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 Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W