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How far is Washington D.C. from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1817 miles / 2925 kilometers / 1579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 8 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1817.205 miles
  • 2924.508 kilometers
  • 1579.108 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
  • 1812.744 miles
  • 2917.329 kilometers
  • 1575.232 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 Idaho Falls to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Washington D.C. generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W
Destination 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