How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3695 miles / 5947 kilometers / 3211 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 3695.069 miles
- 5946.637 kilometers
- 3210.927 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- 3685.483 miles
- 5931.209 kilometers
- 3202.597 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 Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |