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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2869 miles / 4617 kilometers / 2493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Gustavus (GST) is 3733 miles / 6007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 46 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Gustavus Airport

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2493
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2868.983 miles
  • 4617.180 kilometers
  • 2493.078 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
  • 2862.321 miles
  • 4606.460 kilometers
  • 2487.289 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gustavus generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 702 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W