Distance from Washington to Chandler by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Chandler (AZ) is 1970 miles or 3170 kilometers or 1711 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Chandler is 2297 miles (3698 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 327 miles or 528 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Chandler is 1970 miles or 3170 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Chandler, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Chandler?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ is 4 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Chandler Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Chandler, AZ
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Chandler, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Chandler, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chandler, Arizona is 2297 miles or 3698 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ is 2297 miles or 3698 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Chandler, Arizona.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Chandler, Arizona is approximately 2297 miles (3698 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 41 to 42 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Chandler, AZ?
The total driving time is 41 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Chandler take?
Washington and Chandler are 41 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Chandler

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Chandler (AZ) is 3 Hours.
Chandler time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Chandler
2026-04-01, 05:43:40 EDT2026-04-01, 02:43:40 MST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Chandler Arizona, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Chandler, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2297 mi 3698 km 1994.71 nmi
Straight line distance 1970 mi 3170 km 1711 nmi
Difference 327 mi 528 km 283 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Chandler Details

Chandler is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 18' 22.2'' Longitude: W 111° 50' 28.5''
Latitude33.30616
Longitude-111.84125
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Chandler

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Chandler, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 77 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 57 hours 46 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 13 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 1 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 11 minutes