Distance from Charlotte to Capital by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Capital (IL) is 575 miles or 926 kilometers or 500 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Capital is 772 miles (1243 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 197 miles or 317 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Capital is 575 miles or 926 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Capital, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Capital?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL is 1 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Capital Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Capital, IL
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Capital, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Capital, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Capital, Illinois is 772 miles or 1243 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL is 772 miles or 1243 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Capital, Illinois.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Capital, Illinois is approximately 772 miles (1243 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Capital, IL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Capital take?
Charlotte and Capital are 14 hours 55 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Capital

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Capital (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Capital
2025-12-19, 03:53:35 EST2025-12-19, 03:53:35 EST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Capital Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Capital, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 772 mi 1243 km 670.4 nmi
Straight line distance 575 mi 926 km 500 nmi
Difference 197 mi 317 km 170 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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Capital Details

Capital is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 48' 2.3'' Longitude: W 89° 36' 54.3''
Latitude39.80065
Longitude-89.61508
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Capital

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Capital, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 32 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 7 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 8 minutes