How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to London (YXU) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 6 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – London International 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)- 342.096 miles
- 550.550 kilometers
- 297.273 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- 342.114 miles
- 550.579 kilometers
- 297.289 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 International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and London.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London International Airport (YXU).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |