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Distance from Fairplains , North Carolina to Clingman , North Carolina

Driving Distance
18.4 mi 29.6 km
Flying Distance
13.0 mi 21.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fairplains, North Carolina to Clingman, North Carolina is 18.4 mi (29.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 13.0 mi (21.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 22 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 46 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Fairplains
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.205685
Longitude -81.158688
GPS 36.205685° N, 81.158688° W
Local Time 4:34 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Clingman
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.178467
Longitude -80.927852
GPS 36.178467° N, 80.927852° W
Local Time 4:34 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fairplains, North Carolina to Clingman, North Carolina covers 18.4 mi (29.6 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 22 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (16.3-18.4 miles / 26-30 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 46 mph (74 km/h).

Available Routes

US-421 S
18.4 mi 22 minutes
Shortest
NC-268 E and Old 60
16.3 mi 22 minutes
Fastest

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.