How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 298 miles / 479 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Niagara Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Niagara Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.615 miles
- 478.965 kilometers
- 258.620 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- 297.914 miles
- 479.446 kilometers
- 258.880 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 Niagara Falls?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Niagara Falls?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Niagara Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Niagara Falls generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Niagara Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W |