Sternotherus odoratus. Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States. It is also known as the common musk turtle, eastern musk turtle, or stinkpot due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from scent glands on the edge of its shell, possibly to deter predation.
Originally Washington DC was 10 miles square (or 100 square miles). But some of the land was returned to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today the city is...    Area  â¦ - City 68.3 sq mi (177.0 km2)   - Land 61.4 sq mi (159.0 km2)   - Water 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km2)
Driving distance from DCA to Washington, DC. The total driving distance from DCA to Washington, DC is 4 miles or 6 kilometers. Your trip begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia. If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from DCA to Washington, DC so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.