Distance from Washington to Houston (United States)
The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Houston, Texas is 1,962 kilometers (1,219 miles).
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Houston, Texas, United States The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Houston, Texas is 1,962 kilometers (1,219 miles).
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Houston, Texas, United States Washington, D.C. is located in the eastern United States, while Houston is situated in the southern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,962 kilometers, heading southwest.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Houston at 30 meters.
The car route from Washington, D.C. to Houston covers approximately 2250 km, passing through major highways like I-81, I-59, and I-10, traversing regions such as the Appalachian Mountains and the Gulf Coast.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Appalachian Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Mississippi River, Gulf Coast.
The trip from Washington, D.C. to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, highlighting the geographic variety of the United States.
Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in winter for cultural events in Houston.
Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Washington, D.C., with mild winters and hot summers.
Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, similar to Washington, D.C., making it convenient for visitors.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 3-4 days |
| Motorcycle | 1-2 days |
| Car | 1 day |
| Airplane | 3-4 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | |
| 150 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/Chicago
Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W
Elevation: 30 m (98 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 Houston to New York City | 2,283 km |
| From Houston to Los Angeles | 2,211 km |
| From Houston to Chicago | 1,510 km |
| From Houston to Phoenix | 1,635 km |
| From Houston to Philadelphia | 2,158 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and Houston.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, United States | Calgary, Canada | 1,962 km |
| Seattle, United States | Tucson, United States | 1,962 km |
| New South Memphis, United States | Álvaro Obregón, Mexico | 1,962 km |
| Memphis, United States | Iztapalapa, Mexico | 1,962 km |
| Birmingham, United Kingdom | Minsk, Belarus | 1,962 km |
| Cochabamba, Bolivia | Curitiba, Brazil | 1,961 km |
| Coyoacán, Mexico | New South Memphis, United States | 1,961 km |
| Monterrey, Mexico | Los Angeles, United States | 1,961 km |
| Memphis, United States | Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | 1,961 km |
| Puebla, Mexico | Albuquerque, United States | 1,964 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Jacksonville, United States | 1,960 km |
| Memphis, United States | Iztacalco, Mexico | 1,960 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Etobicoke, Canada | 1,964 km |
| Toronto, Canada | Arlington, United States | 1,965 km |
| Helsinki, Finland | Bristol, United Kingdom | 1,959 km |
| Memphis, United States | Tucson, United States | 1,959 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Chiclayo, Peru | 1,958 km |
| Jacksonville, United States | Mixco, Guatemala | 1,966 km |
| Los Angeles, United States | San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico | 1,958 km |