Distance from Charlotte to Elk Grove by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Elk Grove (CA) is 2235 miles or 3596 kilometers or 1941 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Elk Grove is 2697 miles (4341 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 462 miles or 745 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Elk Grove is 2235 miles or 3596 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Elk Grove, is Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Elk Grove?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA is 5 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Elk Grove Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Elk Grove, California is 2697 miles or 4341 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA is 2697 miles or 4341 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Elk Grove, California.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Elk Grove, California is approximately 2697 miles (4341 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Elk Grove, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Elk Grove take?
Charlotte and Elk Grove are 47 hours 34 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 Elk Grove

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Elk Grove (CA) is 3 Hours.
Elk Grove time is 3 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Elk Grove
2025-12-18, 22:43:54 EST2025-12-18, 19:43:54 PST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Elk Grove California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2697 mi 4341 km 2342.07 nmi
Straight line distance 2235 mi 3596 km 1941 nmi
Difference 462 mi 745 km 401 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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Elk Grove Details

Elk Grove is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 24' 31.7'' Longitude: W 121° 22' 17.8''
Latitude38.4088
Longitude-121.37162
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Elk Grove

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Elk Grove, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 90 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 60 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 54 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 49 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 45 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 36 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 55 minutes