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How far is Golfito from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers / 1836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Golfito (GLF) is 3877 miles / 6240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 44 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Golfito Airport

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2113
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3401
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1836
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Golfito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2113.348 miles
  • 3401.104 kilometers
  • 1836.449 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
  • 2121.042 miles
  • 3413.486 kilometers
  • 1843.135 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 Golfito?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Golfito Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Golfito Airport (GLF)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Golfito generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 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 Golfito

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

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 Golfito Airport
City: Golfito
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: GLF
ICAO Code: MRGF
Coordinates: 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W