How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3677 miles / 5917 kilometers / 3195 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – London Heathrow 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)- 3676.737 miles
- 5917.134 kilometers
- 3194.997 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- 3667.203 miles
- 5901.791 kilometers
- 3186.712 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 Heathrow Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to London generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 918 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to London (LHR)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |