How far is Washington D.C. from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3695 miles / 5947 kilometers / 3211 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)- 3695.069 miles
- 5946.637 kilometers
- 3210.927 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- 3685.483 miles
- 5931.209 kilometers
- 3202.597 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from London to Washington D.C. 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 London to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | 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 |