Distance from London to Washington D.C.
5,898 km (3,665 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
5,898 km
Kilometers
3,665 miles
Miles
~7h 26m
Est. Flight
5h
Time Difference
London
UKWashington D.C.
USALondon and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 26m by commercial jet.
London is known for Big Ben and Tower of London, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, London is 8.9x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare London and Washington D.C. side by side
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How far is London from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Washington D.C. is 5,898 km (3,665 miles).
How long is the flight from London to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 7h 26m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is London bigger than Washington D.C.?
London is larger at 1,572 km², compared to 177 km².