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Flight Distance from Madrid (MAD) to Dulles (IAD)

Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.

Origin Airport
MADLEMD
Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Great Circle Path
6,125 km3,806 miles • 3,307 NM
Destination Airport
KIADIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Direct Distance
6,125 km
3,806 Statute Miles
3,307 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 42m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
551 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
294° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination

Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class

Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 42m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 9m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 17m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements

🇪🇸 Spain🇺🇸 United States

e-Visa / Online ETA Required
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months

💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.

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Departure Airport Specs

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • City / Country: Madrid, Spain
  • ICAO Code: LEMD
  • Coordinates: 40.4934°, -3.5722°
  • Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Elevation: 1998 ft
Arrival Airport Specs

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • City / Country: Dulles, United States
  • ICAO Code: KIAD
  • Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Elevation: 312 ft
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