How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3664 miles / 5896 kilometers / 3184 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – London Heathrow 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)- 3663.755 miles
- 5896.242 kilometers
- 3183.716 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- 3654.280 miles
- 5880.994 kilometers
- 3175.483 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 Heathrow Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 914 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |