How far is Athens, GA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Athens (AHN) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 32 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Athens. 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 Washington D.C. to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Athens?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Athens 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 Washington D.C. to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |