Distance between Phoenix, AZ (PHX) and Washington D.C. (DCA)
Distance from Phoenix to Washington D.C. (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 1979 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Phoenix?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Phoenix and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1978.747 miles
- 3184.485 kilometers
- 1719.484 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- 1974.546 miles
- 3177.723 kilometers
- 1715.833 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Phoenix and Washington D.C. is 3 hours. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 219 kg (482 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |
Phoenix to Washington D.C. flight path
Shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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