How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers / 454 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 1 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Chattanooga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 522.726 miles
- 841.246 kilometers
- 454.237 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- 522.080 miles
- 840.207 kilometers
- 453.675 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 Chattanooga?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Chattanooga?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Chattanooga.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Chattanooga generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Chattanooga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).
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 | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHA |
| ICAO Code: | KCHA |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Chattanooga (CHA)
| American Airlines |