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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 12, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 12, 2022
Entity Registrant Name EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000746515
Entity File Number 000-13468
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code WA
Entity Tax Identification Number 91-1069248
Entity Address, Address Line One 1015 Third Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town Seattle
Entity Address, State or Province WA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 98104
City Area Code 206
Local Phone Number 674-3400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol EXPD
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ