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How far is Santander from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 3707 miles / 5966 kilometers / 3222 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Santander Airport

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3707
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5966
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3222
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3707.267 miles
  • 5966.268 kilometers
  • 3221.527 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
  • 3697.903 miles
  • 5951.199 kilometers
  • 3213.390 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Santander Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Santander generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 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 Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W