Distance from Phoenix to Washington (United States)

The distance between Phoenix, Arizona and Washington, District of Columbia is 3,189 kilometers (1,982 miles).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern United States while Washington, D.C. is situated on the eastern coast, highlighting the vast expanse of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,189 kilometers, heading east.

Phoenix is situated at an altitude of 366 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. spans approximately 3700 km, passing through major highways such as I-40 and I-81, traversing diverse regions including the southern plains and Appalachian Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Nashville, Shenandoah National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. crosses deserts, plains, and mountains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Shenandoah National Park.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

Washington, D.C. experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to the arid climate of Phoenix.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more so than Phoenix, aiding visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)
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 Phoenix

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 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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