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How far is Washington D.C. from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3387 miles / 5451 kilometers / 2943 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 3387.049 miles
  • 5450.927 kilometers
  • 2943.265 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
  • 3378.439 miles
  • 5437.071 kilometers
  • 2935.784 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Belfast to Washington D.C. generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W