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How far is Washington D.C. from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3716 miles / 5981 kilometers / 3229 nautical miles.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Caen to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3716.158 miles
  • 5980.576 kilometers
  • 3229.253 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
  • 3706.553 miles
  • 5965.119 kilometers
  • 3220.906 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 Caen to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Caen to Washington D.C. generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″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