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IAD to BLI: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport)
2,309 mi
3,716 km · 2,006 nm
5h
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,309 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- BLI — Bellingham International Airport · Bellingham, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near BLI
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport40 mi away
- YXX · Abbotsford Airport18 mi away
- ESD · Orcas Island Airport18 mi away
- YLY · Langley Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from BLI?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2,309 miles (3,716 km, 2,006 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to BLI?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 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 Washington and Bellingham?
Bellingham is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to BLI?
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