Distance from Seattle to Washington (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Washington, District of Columbia is 3,746 kilometers (2,328 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated on the East Coast, highlighting the vast expanse of the country from coast to coast. The straight-line distance between them is 3,746 kilometers, heading east.

Seattle is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Washington, D.C. spans across the northern United States, primarily following Interstate 90 and Interstate 80, passing through states like Montana, South Dakota, and Ohio.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the Pacific Northwest, through the Great Plains, to the urban East Coast, passing landmarks like Mount Rushmore and Chicago.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures in Washington, D.C., avoiding the summer heat and winter cold.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible tourist sites, providing more options compared to Seattle.

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
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Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
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 Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 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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