Distance from Washington to Columbus (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Columbus, Ohio is 527 kilometers (327 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Washington is located on the east coast of the United States, while Columbus is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the geographic diversity between the two regions. The straight-line distance between them is 527 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Columbus is at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington to Columbus covers approximately 630 km, passing through major highways such as I-270 and I-70, traversing regions like Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Harpers Ferry, Hocking Hills, National Museum of the US Air Force.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Columbus crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Ohio River, passing landmarks like the National Museum of the US Air Force.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in autumn for vibrant foliage and cultural festivals in Columbus.

Climate

Columbus experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Washington, with less humidity and more snowfall.

Accessibility

Columbus offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
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)
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)

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 Columbus

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Saltillo, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 527 km
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Berlin, Germany Vienna, Austria 524 km
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Brampton, Canada Montréal, Canada 531 km
Medellín, Colombia Valledupar, Colombia 531 km
Brussels, Belgium Cardiff, United Kingdom 531 km
Mississauga, Canada Laval, Canada 523 km

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