How far is Sligo from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 3298 miles / 5308 kilometers / 2866 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Sligo Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sligo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sligo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3298.236 miles
- 5307.996 kilometers
- 2866.089 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- 3289.893 miles
- 5294.570 kilometers
- 2858.839 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 Sligo?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sligo Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sligo?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sligo Airport (SXL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sligo generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 816 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 Sligo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sligo Airport (SXL).
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 | Sligo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sligo |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SXL |
| ICAO Code: | EISG |
| Coordinates: | 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W |