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How far is Ilulissat from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) is 2312 miles / 3721 kilometers / 2009 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Ilulissat Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Ilulissat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2311.821 miles
  • 3720.515 kilometers
  • 2008.917 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
  • 2308.778 miles
  • 3715.619 kilometers
  • 2006.274 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 Ilulissat?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ilulissat Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Ilulissat generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Ilulissat

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

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 Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″W