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How far is London from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 3672 miles / 5909 kilometers / 3191 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Luton 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)
  • 3671.687 miles
  • 5909.007 kilometers
  • 3190.609 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
  • 3662.168 miles
  • 5893.688 kilometers
  • 3182.337 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 Luton Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 916 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 Luton Airport (LTN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W