Distance from Philadelphia to Charlotte (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, North Carolina is 725 kilometers (451 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while Charlotte is situated in the southeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 725 kilometers, heading southwest.

Philadelphia is at only 8 meters above sea level, while Charlotte is at 272 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Charlotte follows I-95 S and I-85 S, passing through major cities like Baltimore and Washington D.C., and traversing regions of Virginia and North Carolina.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Washington D.C., Richmond, Shenandoah National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and rural regions, with landmarks like the National Mall and Shenandoah Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring for mild temperatures and fall for scenic foliage. Avoid summer due to high humidity in Charlotte.

Climate

Charlotte generally experiences a warmer climate than Philadelphia, with milder winters and hotter summers.

Accessibility

Charlotte offers a range of accessibility options, including public transit and accessible attractions, similar to Philadelphia.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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

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