Distance from Memphis to Washington (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Washington, District of Columbia is 1,229 kilometers (764 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern part of Tennessee, while Washington, D.C. is situated on the eastern coast of the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,229 kilometers, heading northeast.

Memphis is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Washington, D.C. involves traveling northeast through Tennessee, passing through Nashville, then continuing through Virginia via I-81 and I-66, reaching the capital.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Nashville, Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Washington, D.C. crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to the warmer climate of Memphis.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
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 Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 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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