IAD to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,486 km (923 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to IAD).
How far is it from Dulles to Miami?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1,486 km (923 mi, 802 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IAD to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly south of IAD.
How is the IAD to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written IAD-MIA in IATA codes and KIAD-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| IAD | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | KIAD | KMIA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #72 | #16 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MIA sits 304 ft (93 m) lower than IAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAD to MIA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dulles from Miami?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 1,486 km (923 mi, 802 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAD to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between IAD and MIA takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from IAD?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly south of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines fly IAD to MIA?
3 airlines appear on the IAD-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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