Washington, DC

United States

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.

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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.

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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