Distance from Washington to Wichita by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Wichita (KS) is 1103 miles or 1775 kilometers or 958 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Wichita is 1242 miles (2000 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 139 miles or 225 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Wichita is 1103 miles or 1775 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Wichita, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Wichita?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS is 2 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Wichita Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Wichita, Kansas is 1242 miles or 2000 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS is 1242 miles or 2000 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Wichita, Kansas.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Wichita, Kansas is approximately 1242 miles (2000 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Wichita, KS?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Wichita take?
Washington and Wichita are 23 hours 12 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 Wichita

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Wichita (KS) is 2 Hours.
Wichita time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Wichita
2025-12-19, 07:11:37 EST2025-12-19, 05:11:37 MST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Wichita Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1242 mi 2000 km 1078.55 nmi
Straight line distance 1103 mi 1775 km 958 nmi
Difference 139 mi 225 km 120 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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Wichita Details

Wichita is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 41' 32.1'' Longitude: W 97° 20' 15.1''
Latitude37.69224
Longitude-97.33754
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Wichita

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Wichita, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 41 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 31 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 42 minutes