How far is Washington D.C. from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3677 miles / 5917 kilometers / 3195 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from London to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3676.737 miles
- 5917.134 kilometers
- 3194.997 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- 3667.203 miles
- 5901.791 kilometers
- 3186.712 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 London to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from London to Washington D.C. generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 918 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |