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How far is Calgary from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Calgary (YYC) is 2333 miles / 3755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 25 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Calgary International Airport

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1973
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3176
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1715
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.290 miles
  • 3175.702 kilometers
  • 1714.742 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
  • 1969.030 miles
  • 3168.846 kilometers
  • 1711.040 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Calgary 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 Calgary

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W