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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

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

Washington D.C.

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

London 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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