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How far is Prescott, AZ, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Prescott (Ernest A. Love Field) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Prescott (PRC) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 46 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Ernest A. Love Field

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3174
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1714
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Prescott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.017 miles
  • 3173.653 kilometers
  • 1713.636 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
  • 1967.637 miles
  • 3166.604 kilometers
  • 1709.830 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 Prescott?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ernest A. Love Field is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Prescott generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Prescott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ernest A. Love Field (PRC).

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 Ernest A. Love Field
City: Prescott, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PRC
ICAO Code: KPRC
Coordinates: 34°39′16″N, 112°25′11″W