The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Washington D.C., United States is 328 km (204 miles).Washington D.C. is SW of New York.
Distance (km)
328
straight line
Distance (miles)
204
straight line
Flight Time
54 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
233° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 54 min | 328 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 5 hr 18 min | ~426 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 18 min | ~394 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Washington D.C., United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 328 km (204 miles) |
| Bearing | 233° (SW) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Washington D.C.) | 38.9072°, -77.0369° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Washington D.C. is 328 km (204 miles). Washington D.C. is SW of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Washington D.C. takes approximately 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from New York to Washington D.C. takes approximately 5 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Washington D.C. is SW (233 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Washington D.C. to New York is the same: 328 km (204 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.