Distance from Buenos Aires to Washington D.C.
8,397 km (5,217 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
8,397 km
Kilometers
5,217 miles
Miles
~10h 23m
Est. Flight
2h
Time Difference
Buenos Aires
ArgentinaWashington D.C.
USABuenos Aires and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 23m by commercial jet.
Buenos Aires is known for Tango dancing and La Boca neighborhood, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Buenos Aires is 1.1x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Buenos Aires and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is Buenos Aires from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Buenos Aires to Washington D.C. is 8,397 km (5,217 miles).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 10h 23m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Buenos Aires bigger than Washington D.C.?
Buenos Aires is larger at 203 km², compared to 177 km².