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Distance from Bangkok to Washington D.C.

14,154 km (8,795 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

14,154 km

Kilometers

8,795 miles

Miles

~17h 9m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Bangkok

Thailand
Area: 1,569 km²
Population: 10.54M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 2m

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Bangkok and Washington D.C. are separated by over 14000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace and Wat Arun, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Bangkok is 8.9x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Bangkok to Washington D.C. is 14,154 km (8,795 miles).

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 17h 9m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Bangkok bigger than Washington D.C.?

Bangkok is larger at 1,569 km², compared to 177 km².

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