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Distance from Boston to Washington D.C.

634 km (394 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

634 km

Kilometers

394 miles

Miles

~1h 15m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Washington D.C.

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

Boston and Washington D.C. are relatively close, separated by less than 700 kilometers. Both cities are in USA.

Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Boston is 1.3x 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 Boston from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Washington D.C. is 634 km (394 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 15m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Boston bigger than Washington D.C.?

Boston is larger at 232 km², compared to 177 km².

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