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How far is Cartagena from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 1966 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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3163
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1708
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cartagena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.684 miles
  • 3163.461 kilometers
  • 1708.133 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
  • 1972.952 miles
  • 3175.158 kilometers
  • 1714.448 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 Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cartagena generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

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 Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W