Washington (DCA) to London (LHR)
Flight time
≈ 8h 07m
Bearing
49° NE
Washington (DCA) to London (LHR) is 3,654 miles (5,881 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.
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Route traffic
No carrier has filed nonstop DCA–LHRservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.
The airports
London
GB
London Heathrow Airport
Coordinates
51.47°N, 0.46°W
Hemisphere
N · W
Frequently asked
How far is Washington (DCA) from London (LHR)?
DCA to LHR is 3,654 miles (5,881 km / 3,176 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from DCA to LHR?
A nonstop covers the 3,654-mile great-circle distance in roughly 8h 07m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is DCA–LHR a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for DCA–LHR, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.
What mileage do I earn flying DCA–LHR?
Distance-based programs credit off the 3,654-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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