Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Flight distance from Washington D.C. to Fayetteville (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 285 miles / 459 kilometers / 248 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 2 minutes.
Driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers and travel time by car is about 5 hours 45 minutes.
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Washington D.C. - Fayetteville
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Fayetteville.
Shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY).
How far is Fayetteville from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Fayetteville. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 285.095 miles
- 458.816 kilometers
- 247.741 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 285.501 miles
- 459.469 kilometers
- 248.094 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Fayetteville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fayetteville, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAY |
| ICAO Code: | KFAY |
| Coordinates: | 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Fayetteville.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 67 kg (148 pounds).
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Washington D.C. (DCA) → Fayetteville (FAY).
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