How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Paris to Washington take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 6,197 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Paris to Washington

6,197

Kilometres (km)

3,851

Miles (mi)

3,346

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Paris to Washington is approximately 6,197 km. The typical flight time is 7h 47m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Paris

Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG)9 km
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)35 km
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport (BVA)58 km

Near Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Paris to Washington is approximately 6,197 km (3,851 miles).