What states border District of Columbia?
District of Columbia borders 2 states: Maryland and Virginia.
Part of the South group in the us state borders atlas.
🧭 Longest journey: starting from District of Columbia, the farthest state you can
reach without a sea crossing is Nevada
— 7 border crossings away.
📏 Closest state by distance: Maryland — about 26 km (great-circle distance between state centers, US Census Bureau coordinates).
States near District of Columbia
The closest states to District of Columbia that don't share a land border:
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