Distance from Washington to Delhi

The distance between Washington, United States and Delhi, India is 12,066 kilometers (7,497 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Delhi, India

Washington is situated in the eastern United States while Delhi is located in northern India, both being major capitals with significant historical and political importance. The straight-line distance between them is 12,066 kilometers, heading northeast.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Delhi is at 227 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Delhi crosses continents, with notable landmarks like the Atlantic Ocean and the Himalayas.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and autumn due to moderate temperatures in Delhi, avoiding the extreme summer heat and winter cold.

Climate

Delhi experiences a more extreme climate with hotter summers and cooler winters compared to the milder conditions in Washington.

Accessibility

Delhi has a developing accessibility infrastructure with improvements ongoing, while Washington offers more established facilities for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 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)
Delhi, India

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates: 28.652° N 77.2315° E

Elevation: 227 m (745 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
  • Hissar Airport (HSS)
  • Agra Airport (AGR)
  • Jolly Grant Airport (DED)
  • Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK)

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 Delhi

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Delhi to Mumbai 1,149 km
From Delhi to Bengaluru 1,736 km
From Delhi to Ahmedabad 778 km
From Delhi to Chennai 1,752 km
From Delhi to Kolkata 1,305 km

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