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How far is Riohacha from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 1908 miles / 3071 kilometers / 1658 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Riohacha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1908.029 miles
  • 3070.675 kilometers
  • 1658.032 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
  • 1914.788 miles
  • 3081.552 kilometers
  • 1663.905 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 Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Riohacha generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

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 Almirante Padilla Airport
City: Riohacha
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: RCH
ICAO Code: SKRH
Coordinates: 11°31′34″N, 72°55′33″W