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How far is Washington D.C. from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3573 miles / 5750 kilometers / 3105 nautical miles.

Bristol Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3572.599 miles
  • 5749.540 kilometers
  • 3104.503 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
  • 3563.390 miles
  • 5734.720 kilometers
  • 3096.501 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 Bristol to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Bristol to Washington D.C. generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 890 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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