Atlanta to Washington Distance
872 km · 542 miles · 1 h 35 min flight
The distance from Atlanta to Washington is 872 km (542 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 35 min. Atlanta and Washington are on the same time.
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 872
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 542
- 471 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 35 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Atlanta | Northeast (47°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | Southwest (231°) |
| Halfway point | 36.38° N, 80.83° W |
| Atlanta coordinates | 33.75° N, 84.39° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
Plan your trip
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- Atlanta → Orlando646 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Atlanta?
872 kilometres or 542 miles (471 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Washington?
About 1 h 35 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Washington?
Atlanta and Washington are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Washington from Atlanta?
Washington lies to the northeast of Atlanta (initial bearing 47°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.