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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2337 miles / 3761 kilometers / 2031 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 7 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2337.040 miles
  • 3761.100 kilometers
  • 2030.832 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
  • 2331.405 miles
  • 3752.032 kilometers
  • 2025.935 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bellingham generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Bellingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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 Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W