Distance from Washington to Charlotte (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Charlotte, North Carolina is 529 kilometers (329 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Washington, D.C. and Charlotte are located in the eastern United States, with Washington to the north and Charlotte to the south, both being significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 529 kilometers, heading southwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Charlotte is at 272 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte follows I-95 S and I-85 S, passing through Richmond, Virginia, and Greensboro, North Carolina, traversing diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Greensboro, Shenandoah National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte crosses urban and rural areas, with notable landmarks like Shenandoah National Park and the city of Richmond.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for blooming landscapes or in fall for vibrant foliage, both offering unique experiences in Charlotte.

Climate

Charlotte generally has a milder climate than Washington, D.C., with warmer winters and hot, humid summers.

Accessibility

Charlotte offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, D.C., ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
Charlotte, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.2271° N 80.8431° W

Elevation: 272 m (892 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
  • Concord Regional Airport (JQF)
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
  • Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH)
  • Chester Catawba Regional Airport (DCM)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Charlotte

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Charlotte to New York City 855 km
From Charlotte to Los Angeles 3,411 km
From Charlotte to Chicago 944 km
From Charlotte to Houston 1,491 km
From Charlotte to Phoenix 2,869 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Amsterdam, Netherlands Preston, United Kingdom 532 km
Montréal, Canada Manhattan, United States 526 km
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Morelia, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 533 km
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Jaipur, India Lahore, Pakistan 533 km
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