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How far is Fresno, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Fresno (FAT) is 2782 miles / 4477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 15 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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2295
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3693
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2295.008 miles
  • 3693.458 kilometers
  • 1994.308 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
  • 2289.595 miles
  • 3684.747 kilometers
  • 1989.604 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fresno generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W