Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and New York, NY (JFK)
Distance from Washington D.C. to New York (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 213 miles / 343 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.
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How far is New York from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and New York. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.890 miles
- 342.613 kilometers
- 184.996 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- 212.645 miles
- 342.219 kilometers
- 184.783 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 54 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and New York.
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Washington D.C.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 54 kg (120 pounds).
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 | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
Washington D.C. to New York flight path
Shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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