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How far is Bern from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 4116 miles / 6624 kilometers / 3577 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4115.821 miles
  • 6623.772 kilometers
  • 3576.551 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
  • 4105.212 miles
  • 6606.698 kilometers
  • 3567.331 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bern Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bern generates about 471 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 471 kilograms equals 1 038 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 Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E