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How far is Limon from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Limon (Limón International Airport) is 2025 miles / 3259 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Limon (LIO) is 3800 miles / 6116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 53 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Limón International Airport

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2025
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Limon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2024.828 miles
  • 3258.645 kilometers
  • 1759.528 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
  • 2032.090 miles
  • 3270.333 kilometers
  • 1765.838 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 Limon?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Limón International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Limón International Airport (LIO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Limon generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 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 Limon

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

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 Limón International Airport
City: Limon
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: LIO
ICAO Code: MRLM
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 83°1′19″W