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ELP to IAD: distance & flight time
El Paso (El Paso International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
1,694 mi
2,727 km · 1,472 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,694 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ELP — El Paso International Airport · El Paso, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ELP
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport12 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field37 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport46 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ELP from IAD?
The flight distance from El Paso (ELP) to Washington (IAD) is 1,694 miles (2,727 km, 1,472 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ELP to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between El Paso and Washington?
Washington is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ELP to IAD?
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