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How far is Washington D.C. from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Athens to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.769 miles
  • 783.380 kilometers
  • 422.991 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
  • 486.676 miles
  • 783.229 kilometers
  • 422.910 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 Athens to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Athens and Washington D.C.?

There is no time difference between Athens and Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Athens to Washington D.C. generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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