Distance from Los Angeles to Charlotte by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Charlotte (NC) is 2115 miles or 3404 kilometers or 1837 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Charlotte is 2418 miles (3893 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 303 miles or 489 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Charlotte is 2115 miles or 3404 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Charlotte?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC is 4 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Charlotte Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Charlotte, North Carolina is 2418 miles or 3893 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC is 2418 miles or 3893 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Charlotte, North Carolina is approximately 2418 miles (3893 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 Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Charlotte, NC?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Charlotte take?
Los Angeles and Charlotte are 42 hours 44 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 Los Angeles and Charlotte

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Charlotte (NC) is 3 Hours.
Charlotte time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Charlotte
2025-12-22, 08:37:21 PST2025-12-22, 11:37:21 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Charlotte North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2418 mi 3893 km 2099.79 nmi
Straight line distance 2115 mi 3404 km 1837 nmi
Difference 303 mi 489 km 262 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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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 Los Angeles, CA and Charlotte, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 81 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 54 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 44 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 24 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 37 minutes