How far is Charlottesville, VA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers / 79 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Charlottesville (CHO) is 111 miles / 178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Charlottesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Charlottesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 91.142 miles
- 146.679 kilometers
- 79.200 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- 91.032 miles
- 146.501 kilometers
- 79.104 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 Charlottesville?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Charlottesville?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Charlottesville.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Charlottesville generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 85 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 Charlottesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO).
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 | Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHO |
| ICAO Code: | KCHO |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W |