Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Washington D.C. (DCA)
Distance from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. (Los Angeles International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2311 miles / 3719 kilometers / 2008 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2310.932 miles
- 3719.085 kilometers
- 2008.145 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2305.849 miles
- 3710.904 kilometers
- 2003.728 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4 hours 52 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. is 3 hours. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 257 kg (567 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | 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 |
Los Angeles to Washington D.C. flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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