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How far is London from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 3696 miles / 5948 kilometers / 3212 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – London Stansted Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3695.931 miles
  • 5948.024 kilometers
  • 3211.676 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
  • 3686.340 miles
  • 5932.590 kilometers
  • 3203.342 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Stansted Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 923 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

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 London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E