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How far is Xalapa from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Xalapa (JAL) is 2326 miles / 3744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 48 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.665 miles
  • 2849.609 kilometers
  • 1538.666 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
  • 1772.433 miles
  • 2852.454 kilometers
  • 1540.202 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Xalapa generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W