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How far is Owensboro, KY, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Owensboro (Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport) is 534 miles / 859 kilometers / 464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Owensboro (OWB) is 676 miles / 1088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Owensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 533.753 miles
  • 858.992 kilometers
  • 463.818 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
  • 532.523 miles
  • 857.012 kilometers
  • 462.750 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 Owensboro?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Owensboro generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 228 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 Owensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB).

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 Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
City: Owensboro, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OWB
ICAO Code: KOWB
Coordinates: 37°44′24″N, 87°10′0″W