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Distance from New York to Washington D.C.

328 km (204 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

328 km

Kilometers

204 miles

Miles

~53m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

Washington D.C.

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

New York and Washington D.C. are relatively close, separated by less than 400 kilometers. Both cities are in USA.

New York is known for Times Square and Statue of Liberty, while Washington D.C. is famous for White House and U.S. Capitol.

In terms of city area, New York is 4.4x 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 New York from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Washington D.C. is 328 km (204 miles).

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

A direct flight would take approximately 53m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is New York bigger than Washington D.C.?

New York is larger at 783 km², compared to 177 km².

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