Houston to Washington Distance
1,960 km · 1,218 miles · 2 h 57 min flight
The distance from Houston to Washington is 1,960 km (1,218 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 57 min. Washington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Houston
Texas
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 1,960
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,218
- 1,058 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 57 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +1 hour
- Washington vs Houston
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Houston | Northeast (54°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | West-southwest (244°) |
| Halfway point | 34.67° N, 86.70° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Houston?
1,960 kilometres or 1,218 miles (1,058 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Houston to Washington?
About 2 h 57 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 Houston and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Houston right now.
In which direction is Washington from Houston?
Washington lies to the northeast of Houston (initial bearing 54°).
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.