Distance from Charlotte to Irvine by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Irvine (CA) is 2098 miles or 3376 kilometers or 1822 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Irvine is 2412 miles (3882 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 314 miles or 506 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Irvine is 2098 miles or 3376 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Irvine, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Irvine?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Irvine, CA is 4 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Irvine Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Irvine, CA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Irvine, California is 2412 miles or 3882 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Irvine, CA is 2412 miles or 3882 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Irvine, California.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Irvine, California is approximately 2412 miles (3882 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 42 to 43 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Irvine, CA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Irvine, CA?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Irvine take?
Charlotte and Irvine are 42 hours 36 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 Irvine

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

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Irvine
2025-12-19, 07:15:13 EST2025-12-19, 04:15:13 PST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Irvine California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2412 mi 3882 km 2094.58 nmi
Straight line distance 2098 mi 3376 km 1822 nmi
Difference 314 mi 506 km 272 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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Irvine Details

Irvine is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 40' 10.1'' Longitude: W 117° 49' 23.2''
Latitude33.66946
Longitude-117.82311
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Irvine

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Irvine, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 80 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 53 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 44 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 19 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 32 minutes