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How far is Golfito from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Golfito (GLF) is 3862 miles / 6215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 21 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Golfito Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Golfito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.059 miles
  • 3403.858 kilometers
  • 1837.936 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
  • 2122.796 miles
  • 3416.309 kilometers
  • 1844.659 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 Golfito?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Golfito Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Golfito Airport (GLF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Golfito generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 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 Golfito

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Golfito Airport (GLF).

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 Golfito Airport
City: Golfito
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: GLF
ICAO Code: MRGF
Coordinates: 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W