Distance from Newport News to Washington, D.C.
How far is it from Newport News to Washington, D.C.? About 129 mi in a straight line and 168 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Newport News and Washington, D.C. are about 129 mi (207 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 168 mi (270 km), a drive of about 3 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 44 min.
| Straight-line distance | 129 mi / 207 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 168 mi / 270 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 44 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $21 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.990, -76.750 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Newport News to Washington, D.C. is about 129 mi (207 km) in a straight line, and roughly 168 mi (270 km) by road.