How far is Canberra from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 9903 miles / 15938 kilometers / 8606 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Canberra Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Canberra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Canberra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9903.316 miles
- 15937.841 kilometers
- 8605.746 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- 9903.720 miles
- 15938.492 kilometers
- 8606.097 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 Canberra?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Canberra Airport is 19 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Canberra?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Canberra Airport (CBR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Canberra generates about 1 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 286 kilograms equals 2 836 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 Canberra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Canberra Airport (CBR).
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 | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |