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How far is San Salvador from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers / 1646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL) is 3114 miles / 5011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 16 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – El Salvador International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to San Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.932 miles
  • 3047.988 kilometers
  • 1645.782 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
  • 1899.235 miles
  • 3056.522 kilometers
  • 1650.390 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 San Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to San Salvador generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 San Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

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 El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to San Salvador (SAL)

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