Raleigh to Washington: Exactly 375 km (233 mi)

Raleigh, United States → Washington, United States

375
Kilometers
233
Miles
~58 min
Flight time (est.)
~488 km
Rough road-length estimate

203 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Raleigh to Washington is 375 km (233 miles). Washington lies roughly north-northeast of Raleigh; the initial great-circle bearing is 22° (NNE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Raleigh (South, United States) sits at 35.7796°N, 78.6382°W; Washington (Northeast, United States) is at 38.9072°N, 77.0369°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 22° (NNE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Raleigh to Washington

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~58 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~488 km · ~6h 6min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Raleigh to Washington: about 488 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Raleigh and Washington lies at approximately 37.3461°N, 77.8542°W — the position that is an equal 188 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Raleigh and Washington both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Raleigh from Washington?

The straight-line distance from Raleigh to Washington is approximately 375 km (233 miles, 203 nautical miles).

What direction is Washington from Raleigh?

Washington lies roughly north-northeast of Raleigh; the initial great-circle bearing is 22° (NNE).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Washington?

Estimated flight time is about 58 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Raleigh to Washington?

Rough road-length estimate for Raleigh to Washington: about 488 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Raleigh and Washington?

Raleigh and Washington both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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