Distance from Charlotte to Washington (United States)

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

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Charlotte is located in the southeastern United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated in the northeastern region, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective areas. The straight-line distance between them is 529 kilometers, heading northeast.

Charlotte is situated at an altitude of 272 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. primarily follows I-85 N and I-95 N, passing through major regions such as Greensboro, Richmond, and Fredericksburg, offering a direct path through the eastern U.S.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Greensboro, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Potomac River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Charlotte to Washington, D.C. traverses the Piedmont region, crossing the Potomac River, with landmarks like the National Mall in Washington.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring for cherry blossoms or fall for mild weather, avoiding summer crowds and winter snow.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder climate of Charlotte.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Charlotte.

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
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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)
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)

Other distances from Charlotte

Distance 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

Other distances from Washington

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Brussels, Belgium Bradford, United Kingdom 529 km
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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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