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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 579 miles / 932 kilometers / 503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Traverse City (TVC) is 754 miles / 1214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 19 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 579.052 miles
  • 931.894 kilometers
  • 503.183 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
  • 578.575 miles
  • 931.127 kilometers
  • 502.768 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Traverse City?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Traverse City.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Traverse City generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W