How far is Washington D.C. from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers / 3200 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from London to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3681.980 miles
- 5925.573 kilometers
- 3199.554 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- 3672.453 miles
- 5910.241 kilometers
- 3191.275 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 London to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from London to Washington D.C. generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |