Distance from Columbus to Washington (United States)

The distance between Columbus, Ohio and Washington, District of Columbia is 527 kilometers (327 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Columbus in Ohio and Washington in the District of Columbia are located in the eastern United States, with Columbus situated to the west of Washington. The straight-line distance between them is 527 kilometers, heading east.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Washington follows I-70 E and I-270 S, passing through cities like Wheeling and Hagerstown, crossing the Appalachian Mountains and entering the capital region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Wheeling, Hagerstown, Appalachian Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Columbus to Washington crosses the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like the Potomac River and the National Mall.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for cherry blossoms or fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding peak summer tourism in Washington.

Climate

Washington generally experiences milder winters and hotter summers compared to Columbus, with more humidity.

Accessibility

Washington offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than in Columbus, aiding visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

Other distances from Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Other distances from Washington

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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Columbus and Washington.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Saltillo, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 527 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Bucaramanga, Colombia 526 km
Mississauga, Canada Montréal, Canada 528 km
Montréal, Canada Manhattan, United States 526 km
Ottawa, Canada The Bronx, United States 528 km
Brampton, Canada Laval, Canada 525 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Medellín, Colombia 529 km
Miami, United States Jacksonville, United States 525 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Bristol, United Kingdom 525 km
Brussels, Belgium Bradford, United Kingdom 529 km
Washington, United States Charlotte, United States 529 km
The Bronx, United States Laval, Canada 525 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 530 km
Berlin, Germany Vienna, Austria 524 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Guadalupe, Mexico 524 km
Brampton, Canada Montréal, Canada 531 km
Medellín, Colombia Valledupar, Colombia 531 km
Brussels, Belgium Cardiff, United Kingdom 531 km
Mississauga, Canada Laval, Canada 523 km

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