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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3297 miles / 5305 kilometers / 2865 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4686 miles / 7541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 52 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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2865
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3296.512 miles
  • 5305.221 kilometers
  • 2864.590 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
  • 3289.129 miles
  • 5293.340 kilometers
  • 2858.175 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Deadhorse generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W