How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2189 miles / 3522 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2574 miles / 4143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 30 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2188.527 miles
- 3522.093 kilometers
- 1901.778 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- 2183.756 miles
- 3514.415 kilometers
- 1897.632 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Palm Springs generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |