Distance from LHR to DCA
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The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 5,896.24 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 7h 26min. Similar flight routes: LHR → IAD , LHR → BWI , LHR → RIC , LHR → PHL , LGW → DCA
Bearing: 256.77° (WSW)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to DCA is 256.77° and the compass direction is WSW.
Midpoint: 51.9213,-43.76602The geographic midpoint between LHR and DCA is in 2,940.50 km distance between both points in a bearing of 256.77°.
Distance: 5,880.99 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and DCA is 5,880.99 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR 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 LHR (Europe/London) and DCA (America/New_York) is -5 hours. This means that it is now 20:27 (25.05.2024) in LHR and 15:27 (25.05.2024) in DCA.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR 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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