Distance from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta

869 km · 540 miles as the crow flies, about 1 h 35 min by air.

Air route

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

33.8300°, -84.3999° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
869km
Est. flight time
1 h 35 min
Initial bearing
232°SW
Time difference
Same time

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 869 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Washington, D.C. to Atlanta at a glance

Straight-line distance869 km / 540 mi / 469 nmi
Estimated flight time1 h 35 min
Initial bearing232° (SW)
Halfway point36.422°, -80.825°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°
Atlanta coordinates33.83°, -84.3999°

Time difference: Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Local time: Washington, D.C. · Atlanta. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Atlanta.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Washington, D.C. from Atlanta?

869 km (540 miles, 469 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta?

About 1 h 35 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Atlanta from Washington, D.C.?

The great-circle route leaves Washington, D.C. on an initial bearing of 232° (SW). The halfway point is near 36.42°, -80.83°.