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Distance from Charlotte to California
Route Information
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to California, California is 2372.9 mi (3818.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 2,149.3 mi (3,459.0 km)
The estimated flight time is 4 hr 19 min
The estimated travel time by road is 34 hours 33 minutes
Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 65 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina to California, California covers 2372.9 mi (3818.8 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 34 hours 33 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (2,365.6-2,414.1 miles / 3,807-3,885 km). The primary route shown here saves 40 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 65 mph (105 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.