How far is Washington D.C. from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3664 miles / 5896 kilometers / 3184 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from London to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Washington D.C.. 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 London to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from London to Washington D.C. 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 London to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |