Distance from Atlanta to Washington (United States)
The distance between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, District of Columbia is 872 kilometers (542 miles).
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States The distance between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, District of Columbia is 872 kilometers (542 miles).
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Atlanta is located in the southeastern United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant historical importance. The straight-line distance between them is 872 kilometers, heading northeast.
Atlanta is situated at an altitude of 336 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.
The car route from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. primarily follows Interstate 85 North through Georgia and South Carolina, then connects to Interstate 95 North, passing through North Carolina and Virginia before reaching the capital.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Stone Mountain Park, Charlotte, Richmond, National Mall.
The trip from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. traverses diverse landscapes, from the southern Appalachian foothills to the urban expanse of the nation's capital, highlighting the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Spring and fall are ideal for travel from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., with mild temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.
Washington, D.C. experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Atlanta, with more pronounced seasonal changes.
Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Atlanta, making it easier for visitors to navigate.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 1-2 days |
| Motorcycle | 12-14 hours |
| Car | 10-12 hours |
| Helicopter | 4-5 hours |
| Airplane | 1-2 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W
Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Atlanta to New York City | 1,201 km |
| From Atlanta to Los Angeles | 3,117 km |
| From Atlanta to Chicago | 944 km |
| From Atlanta to Houston | 1,129 km |
| From Atlanta to Phoenix | 2,562 km |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Washington to New York City | 329 km |
| From Washington to Los Angeles | 3,700 km |
| From Washington to Chicago | 958 km |
| From Washington to Houston | 1,962 km |
| From Washington to Phoenix | 3,189 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Atlanta and Washington.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún, Mexico | Tampa, United States | 872 km |
| Kanpur, India | Ahmedabad, India | 873 km |
| Rome, Italy | Palma, Spain | 871 km |
| Mississauga, Canada | Raleigh, United States | 871 km |
| Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico | Nuevo Laredo, Mexico | 873 km |
| Brasília, Brazil | São Paulo, Brazil | 871 km |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Hanoi, Vietnam | 874 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | El Paso, United States | 870 km |
| Charlotte, United States | The Bronx, United States | 874 km |
| Trujillo, Peru | Quito, Ecuador | 874 km |
| Barcelona, Spain | Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 874 km |
| Iztapalapa, Mexico | Mazatlán, Mexico | 874 km |
| Detroit, United States | Minneapolis, United States | 874 km |
| Hyderābād, India | Ahmedabad, India | 875 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 868 km |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | Las Vegas, United States | 876 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Maracay, Venezuela | 868 km |
| Shanghai, China | Seoul, South Korea | 867 km |