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How far is Belfast from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3401 miles / 5474 kilometers / 2955 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3401.087 miles
  • 5473.520 kilometers
  • 2955.464 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
  • 3392.433 miles
  • 5459.591 kilometers
  • 2947.943 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Belfast generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 843 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 Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W