How far is Washington D.C. from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 414 miles / 667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Washington D.C.. 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 Charlotte to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Charlotte and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Washington D.C. 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 Charlotte to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Charlotte (CLT) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |