How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 3697 miles / 5950 kilometers / 3213 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – London City 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)- 3697.101 miles
- 5949.907 kilometers
- 3212.693 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- 3687.508 miles
- 5934.469 kilometers
- 3204.357 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to London City Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 923 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London City Airport (LCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |