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How far is Lorient from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 3619 miles / 5825 kilometers / 3145 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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5825
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3145
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3619.253 miles
  • 5824.623 kilometers
  • 3145.045 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
  • 3609.943 miles
  • 5809.639 kilometers
  • 3136.954 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lorient generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 902 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 Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W