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Distance from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain to US Marine Corps War Memorial

Driving Distance
6 mi 9.6 km
Flying Distance
3.4 mi 5.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain, District of Columbia to US Marine Corps War Memorial, Virginia is 6 mi (9.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 3.4 mi (5.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 15 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a west direction. Average speeds around 25 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain
Place Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain
State/Province District of Columbia
Country US
Latitude 38.896476
Longitude -77.006576
GPS 38.896476° N, 77.006576° W
Local Time 12:07 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

US Marine Corps War Memorial
Place US Marine Corps War Memorial
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.890437
Longitude -77.069721
GPS 38.890437° N, 77.069721° W
Local Time 12:07 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain, District of Columbia to US Marine Corps War Memorial, Virginia covers 6 mi (9.6 km) in a west direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (5.8-6.0 miles / 9-10 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 25 mph (40 km/h).

Available Routes

I-395 S
6 mi 15 minutes
Shortest
I-395 S and Independence Ave SW
5.8 mi 17 minutes
I-395 S and VA-110 N
5.8 mi 13 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.