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 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.
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.
The trip from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and historical sites, with the Appalachian Mountains to the west.
The best times to travel are spring and fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak travel and lower costs.
Atlanta generally experiences warmer temperatures than Washington, D.C., with hot summers and mild winters, while Washington has more distinct seasonal changes.
Atlanta offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, D.C., making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.
| 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 | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W
Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)
| 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 |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and Atlanta.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún, Mexico | Tampa, United States | 872 km |
| Kanpur, India | Ahmedabad, India | 873 km |
| Rome, Italy | Palma, Spain | 871 km |
| Mississauga, Canada | Raleigh, United States | 871 km |
| Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico | Nuevo Laredo, Mexico | 873 km |
| Brasília, Brazil | São Paulo, Brazil | 871 km |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Hanoi, Vietnam | 874 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | El Paso, United States | 870 km |
| Charlotte, United States | The Bronx, United States | 874 km |
| Trujillo, Peru | Quito, Ecuador | 874 km |
| Barcelona, Spain | Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 874 km |
| Iztapalapa, Mexico | Mazatlán, Mexico | 874 km |
| Detroit, United States | Minneapolis, United States | 874 km |
| Hyderābād, India | Ahmedabad, India | 875 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 868 km |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | Las Vegas, United States | 876 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Maracay, Venezuela | 868 km |
| Shanghai, China | Seoul, South Korea | 867 km |