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How far is Washington D.C. from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3847 miles / 6192 kilometers / 3343 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Paris to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paris to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3847.345 miles
  • 6191.702 kilometers
  • 3343.251 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
  • 3837.380 miles
  • 6175.664 kilometers
  • 3334.592 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 Paris to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Paris to Washington D.C. generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E
Destination Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W