How far is Athens from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Athens (Athens International Airport) is 5154 miles / 8294 kilometers / 4479 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Athens International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5153.821 miles
- 8294.271 kilometers
- 4478.548 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- 5141.644 miles
- 8274.674 kilometers
- 4467.967 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Athens International Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Athens International Airport (ATH)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Athens generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 331 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |