Distance from Washington to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Tucson, Arizona is 3,141 kilometers (1,952 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Washington, located on the east coast of the United States, and Tucson, situated in the southwestern region, are separated by a vast expanse of diverse American landscapes and regions. The straight-line distance between them is 3,141 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington to Tucson spans approximately 3700 km, passing through major highways such as I-40 and I-10, crossing regions like the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, and the deserts of the Southwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains, Southwest deserts.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Tucson crosses diverse terrains, including the Appalachian Mountains and the deserts of the Southwest, highlighting the vastness of the United States.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures in Tucson are milder, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

Climate

Tucson is generally warmer and drier than Washington, with a desert climate that contrasts with Washington's humid subtropical conditions.

Accessibility

Tucson offers accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to Washington, providing options for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

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 Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Quito, Ecuador Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico 3,141 km
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Mexico City, Mexico Cúcuta, Colombia 3,143 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Callao, Peru 3,144 km
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Cúcuta, Colombia 3,144 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Cúcuta, Colombia 3,144 km
Barranquilla, Colombia San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 3,144 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Tucson, United States 3,138 km
Charlotte, United States Cúcuta, Colombia 3,144 km
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