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How far is Amsterdam from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 3855 miles / 6204 kilometers / 3350 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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6204
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3854.823 miles
  • 6203.736 kilometers
  • 3349.750 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
  • 3844.790 miles
  • 6187.589 kilometers
  • 3341.031 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 Washington D.C. to Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Amsterdam generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E