Flight Time from Durham to Washington, D.C.
The flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. covers about 225 mi and takes roughly 55 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Durham and Washington, D.C. are about 225 mi (362 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 274 mi (442 km), a drive of about 4 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 225 mi / 362 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 274 mi / 442 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $34 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.448, -77.986 |
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
Durham to Washington, D.C. is about 225 mi (362 km) in a straight line, and roughly 274 mi (442 km) by road.