Distance from Portland to Washington (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and Washington, District of Columbia is 3,787 kilometers (2,353 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States while Washington, D.C. is situated on the East Coast, highlighting their positions across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,787 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Portland at 15 meters above sea level and Washington at 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Washington, D.C. spans across the northern United States, passing through major highways like I-90 and I-80, crossing states such as Idaho, Wyoming, and Ohio.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Chicago skyline.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Washington, D.C. crosses diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, with notable landmarks like the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate tourism and comfortable temperatures in Washington, D.C.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally experiences more humid summers and milder winters compared to Portland's cooler and wetter climate.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing comprehensive options for visitors compared to Portland.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
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 Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 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 Portland and Washington.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Cairo, Egypt Liverpool, United Kingdom 3,787 km
Trujillo, Peru Campinas, Brazil 3,787 km
Mexicali, Mexico The Bronx, United States 3,787 km
Detroit, United States Montería, Colombia 3,787 km
Quito, Ecuador Puente Alto, Chile 3,788 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Belém, Brazil 3,788 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Callao, Peru 3,788 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Arequipa, Peru 3,786 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Montréal, Canada 3,788 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Guadalupe, Mexico 3,785 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Bakersfield, United States 3,789 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Chiclayo, Peru 3,789 km
Monterrey, Mexico Guayaquil, Ecuador 3,789 km
Trujillo, Peru Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 3,785 km
Moscow, Russia Málaga, Spain 3,785 km
Baghdad, Iraq Amsterdam, Netherlands 3,789 km
Beijing, China New Delhi, India 3,785 km
Lagos, Nigeria Lisbon, Portugal 3,789 km

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