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How far is Washington D.C. from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 1726 miles / 2777 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 1969 miles / 3169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 33 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Vernal to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.585 miles
  • 2777.060 kilometers
  • 1499.492 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
  • 1721.335 miles
  • 2770.220 kilometers
  • 1495.799 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 Vernal to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Vernal to Washington D.C. generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W
Destination Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W