In the seventh episode of the second season of "House of the Dragon," a significant scene sparks curiosity. Aemond Targaryen's swift flight on his dragon Vhagar from King's Landing to Dragonstone leaves viewers questioning the true distance between these pivotal locations. The short geographical distance between the Blacks and the Greens' seats of power has played into the drama all season. The navy and dragon threat of Dragonstone and Driftmark has threatened King's Landing with a naval blockade, and the land armies and power of the Greens have prevented the Blacks from establishing a foothold in Westeros.
The ending of "The Red Sowing" sees Aemond Targaryen give chase to Ulf on his newly bonded dragon, Silverwing. He mounts Vhagar somewhere outside the Red Keep, then flies the dragon across Blackwater Bay in what seems like only moments. Of course, the scene cuts away, trimming down what would likely be a decent amount of dragon-flying travel time, but the nature of the cuts implies a shorter distance than many might've expected.
Dragonstone isn't far from King's Landing on the map, but without a reference for distance, it's hard to discern how close it is.
Dragonstone Is Approximately 400 Miles/643 KM From King's Landing
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