Distance from Washington to Glendale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Glendale (AZ) is 1983 miles or 3191 kilometers or 1722 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Glendale is 2306 miles (3712 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 323 miles or 521 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Glendale is 1983 miles or 3191 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Glendale, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Glendale?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Glendale, AZ is 4 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Glendale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Glendale, AZ

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Glendale, Arizona is 2306 miles or 3712 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Glendale, AZ is 2306 miles or 3712 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Glendale, Arizona.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Glendale, Arizona is approximately 2306 miles (3712 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 Glendale, AZ

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Glendale, AZ?
The total driving time is 41 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Glendale take?
Washington and Glendale are 41 hours 20 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 Glendale

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Glendale (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Glendale time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Glendale
2025-12-18, 02:48:30 EST2025-12-18, 00:48:30 MST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Glendale Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2306 mi 3712 km 2002.53 nmi
Straight line distance 1983 mi 3191 km 1722 nmi
Difference 323 mi 521 km 280 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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Glendale Details

Glendale is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 32' 19.1'' Longitude: W 112° 11' 9.6''
Latitude33.53865
Longitude-112.18599
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Glendale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Glendale, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 77 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 58 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 17 minutes