How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers / 3200 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3681.980 miles
- 5925.573 kilometers
- 3199.554 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- 3672.453 miles
- 5910.241 kilometers
- 3191.275 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |