Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Waco, TX (ACT)
Flight distance from Washington D.C. to Waco (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Waco Regional Airport) is 1243 miles / 2000 kilometers / 1080 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 51 minutes.
Driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Waco (ACT) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers and travel time by car is about 24 hours 38 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Waco.
Shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
How far is Waco from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Waco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1242.924 miles
- 2000.292 kilometers
- 1080.072 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1241.053 miles
- 1997.281 kilometers
- 1078.446 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).
Airport information
| A | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| B | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Waco is 1 hour. Waco is 1 hour behind Washington D.C..
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 163 kg (360 pounds).
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Washington D.C. (DCA) → Waco (ACT).
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