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How far is Principe from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 5850 miles / 9415 kilometers / 5084 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Príncipe Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Principe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5850.408 miles
  • 9415.319 kilometers
  • 5083.865 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
  • 5847.729 miles
  • 9411.007 kilometers
  • 5081.537 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 Principe?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Príncipe Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Principe generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 535 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 Principe

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

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 Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E