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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 804 miles / 1294 kilometers / 699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Pensacola (PNS) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 10 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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1294
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699
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 803.862 miles
  • 1293.691 kilometers
  • 698.537 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
  • 804.020 miles
  • 1293.944 kilometers
  • 698.674 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Pensacola generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W