How far is Washington D.C. from London?
The distance between London (London International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (YXU) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 516 miles / 830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.
London International 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)- 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 London to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between London and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from London to Washington D.C. 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 London to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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 |