Distance from Denver to Washington (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Washington, District of Columbia is 2,402 kilometers (1,493 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Denver is located in the western part of the United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated on the eastern coast, requiring travel across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,402 kilometers, heading east.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Washington, D.C. covers major highways such as I-70 and I-76, passing through states like Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, offering a cross-country experience.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Kansas City, St. Louis Arch, Appalachian Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Rocky Mountains in Denver to the historic landmarks of Washington, D.C., crossing diverse landscapes.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Washington, D.C., offering pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists compared to summer.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally has a more humid climate than Denver, with warmer summers and milder winters.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than in Denver.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
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 Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 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

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Kyiv, Ukraine Swansea, United Kingdom 2,399 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Oklahoma City, United States 2,405 km
Austin, United States Oakland, United States 2,406 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Charlotte, United States 2,406 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic New Orleans, United States 2,406 km
Puebla, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 2,397 km

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