How far is Charlotte, NC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Charlotte (CLT) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 46 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 321.348 miles
- 517.159 kilometers
- 279.244 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 321.480 miles
- 517.372 kilometers
- 279.358 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Charlotte?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Charlotte.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Charlotte generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Charlotte (CLT)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |