Distance from Paris to Washington D.C.
6,165 km (3,831 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
6,165 km
Kilometers
3,831 miles
Miles
~7h 45m
Est. Flight
6h
Time Difference
Paris
FranceWashington D.C.
USAParis and Washington D.C. sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 45m by commercial jet.
Paris is known for Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Washington D.C. is 1.7x larger than Paris. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Paris and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Paris from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Paris to Washington D.C. is 6,165 km (3,831 miles).
How long is the flight from Paris to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 7h 45m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Paris bigger than Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. is larger at 177 km², compared to 105 km².