This is a list of large cities closest to Washington, DC. A big city usually has a population of at least 200,000 and you can often fly into a major airport. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to Washington, DC. 1  36 miles to Baltimore, MD.2  124 miles to Philadelphia, PA. 3  147 miles to Norfolk, VA. big city usually has a population of at least 200,000 and you can often fly into a major airport. If you need to book a flight, search for the nearest airport to Washington, DC. 1  36 miles to Baltimore, MD. 2  124 miles to Philadelphia, PA. 3  147 miles to Norfolk, VA.
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