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How far is Bethel, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3769 miles / 6066 kilometers / 3275 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3769.200 miles
  • 6065.939 kilometers
  • 3275.345 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
  • 3759.570 miles
  • 6050.442 kilometers
  • 3266.977 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bethel generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W