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Distance from Washington D.C. to New York

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

328 km

Kilometers

204 miles

Miles

~53m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Washington D.C.

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

New York

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

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

Washington D.C. is known for The White House and Lincoln Memorial, while New York is famous for Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

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 Washington D.C. from New York?

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

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

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

Is Washington D.C. bigger than New York?

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

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