Distance from Houston to Charlotte by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Charlotte (NC) is 926 miles or 1491 kilometers or 805 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Charlotte is 1037 miles (1669 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 111 miles or 178 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Charlotte is 926 miles or 1491 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Charlotte?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC is 2 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Charlotte Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina is 1037 miles or 1669 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC is 1037 miles or 1669 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina is approximately 1037 miles (1669 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Charlotte, NC?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Charlotte take?
Houston and Charlotte are 19 hours 16 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 Houston and Charlotte

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Charlotte (NC) is 1 Hours.
Charlotte time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Charlotte
2026-04-01, 10:35:38 CDT2026-04-01, 11:35:38 EDT
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Charlotte North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1037 mi 1669 km 900.53 nmi
Straight line distance 926 mi 1491 km 805 nmi
Difference 111 mi 178 km 95 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Charlotte, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 4 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 23 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 2 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 16 minutes