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Distance from Madrid to Washington D.C.

6,088 km (3,783 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

6,088 km

Kilometers

3,783 miles

Miles

~7h 40m

Est. Flight

6h

Time Difference

Madrid

Spain
Area: 604 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 650m

Washington D.C.

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

Madrid and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 40m by commercial jet.

Madrid is known for Prado Museum and Royal Palace, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Madrid is 3.4x 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 Madrid from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Madrid to Washington D.C. is 6,088 km (3,783 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 7h 40m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Madrid bigger than Washington D.C.?

Madrid is larger at 604 km², compared to 177 km².

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