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How far is Washington D.C. from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 9 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.966 miles
  • 3682.125 kilometers
  • 1988.188 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
  • 2282.940 miles
  • 3674.035 kilometers
  • 1983.820 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 Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

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