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How far is Washington D.C. from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3375 miles / 5432 kilometers / 2933 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3375.027 miles
  • 5431.579 kilometers
  • 2932.818 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
  • 3366.480 miles
  • 5417.824 kilometers
  • 2925.391 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 Belfast to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Belfast to Washington D.C. generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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