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How far is Zacatecas from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 2175 miles / 3500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 1 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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1851
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2979
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1609
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.341 miles
  • 2979.444 kilometers
  • 1608.771 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
  • 1850.891 miles
  • 2978.720 kilometers
  • 1608.380 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Zacatecas generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Zacatecas

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

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W