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About Washington, DC

Washington, DC sits along the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, serving as the nation's capital. Major routes include I-95 running north-south along the East Coast, the I-495 Beltway circling the metro area, and I-66 connecting Virginia suburbs. Popular drives include daily commutes from Virginia via I-66 and Maryland via I-270. Reagan National Airport is 5 miles south, while Dulles sits 26 miles west. The Washington Monument stands exactly 555 feet tall, making it the world's tallest obelisk.

Where is Washington, DC on the map?

Washington, DC is in United States, at 38.905, -77.016 - about 37 km east of Fair Lakes, VA.

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What is the closest airport to Washington, DC?

The closest airport to Washington, DC is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 10 km (about 12 min by car). Other airports nearby: Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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