Distance from LGW to DCA
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The flight distance between airports London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 5,925.57 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 7h 28min. Similar flight routes: LGW → IAD , LGW → BWI , LGW → RIC , LGW → PHL , LHR → DCA
Bearing: 257.18° (WSW)The initial bearing on the course from LGW to DCA is 257.18° and the compass direction is WSW.
Midpoint: 51.82244,-43.49794The geographic midpoint between LGW and DCA is in 2,955.12 km distance between both points in a bearing of 257.18°.
Distance: 5,910.24 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LGW and DCA is 5,910.24 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LGW and DCA is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -5hThe time difference between LGW (Europe/London) and DCA (America/New_York) is -5 hours. This means that it is now 18:49 (14.05.2024) in LGW and 13:49 (14.05.2024) in DCA.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LGW and DCA, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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