Distance from Washington to Atlanta (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Atlanta, Georgia is 872 kilometers (542 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Washington, D.C. and Atlanta are located in the eastern United States, with Washington to the north and Atlanta to the south, both being major cities with significant historical and cultural importance. The straight-line distance between them is 872 kilometers, heading southwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Atlanta is at 336 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta covers approximately 1010 km, primarily via I-85 S and I-95 S, passing through Richmond, Charlotte, and other significant urban centers before reaching Atlanta.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Greenville.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and historical sites, with the Appalachian Mountains to the west.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak travel and lower costs.

Climate

Atlanta generally experiences warmer temperatures than Washington, D.C., with hot summers and mild winters, while Washington has more distinct seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Atlanta offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, D.C., making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Atlanta, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W

Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY)
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
  • Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE)
  • Atlanta Regional Airport (FFC)

Other distances from Washington

Distance 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

Other distances from Atlanta

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Atlanta to New York City 1,201 km
From Atlanta to Los Angeles 3,117 km
From Atlanta to Chicago 944 km
From Atlanta to Houston 1,129 km
From Atlanta to Phoenix 2,562 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Shanghai, China Seoul, South Korea 867 km
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