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How far is Santiago de Compostela from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela Airport) is 3504 miles / 5639 kilometers / 3045 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Santiago de Compostela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3503.802 miles
  • 5638.823 kilometers
  • 3044.721 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
  • 3494.985 miles
  • 5624.633 kilometers
  • 3037.059 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 Santiago de Compostela?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Santiago de Compostela generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 871 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 Santiago de Compostela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).

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 Santiago de Compostela Airport
City: Santiago de Compostela
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SCQ
ICAO Code: LEST
Coordinates: 42°53′46″N, 8°24′54″W