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How far is Panama City from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 2060 miles / 3315 kilometers / 1790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Panama City (PTY) is 4202 miles / 6762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 18 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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2060
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1790
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2059.718 miles
  • 3314.795 kilometers
  • 1789.846 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
  • 2067.489 miles
  • 3327.302 kilometers
  • 1796.599 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Panama City generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 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 Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa Airlines
United Airlines