World CapitalsWhat is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States, in North America.
Washington, D.C. was planned as a national capital, with broad avenues laid out by Pierre L'Enfant.
Where is Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is located at approximately 38.90° N, 77.01° W. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Ottawa, Canada 733 km
- Nassau, Bahamas 1,537 km
- Havana, Cuba 1,825 km
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti 2,308 km
- Kingston, Jamaica 2,327 km