Distance from San Francisco to Charlotte by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Charlotte (NC) is 2297 miles or 3697 kilometers or 1995 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Charlotte is 2717 miles (4373 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 420 miles or 676 km.
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Charlotte is 2297 miles or 3697 km.The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Charlotte?
Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC is 5 hours 16 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Francisco to Charlotte Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Charlotte, NCThis map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Charlotte, NC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Charlotte, North Carolina is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Charlotte, North Carolina is 2717 miles or 4373 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC is 2717 miles or 4373 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Charlotte, North Carolina is approximately 2717 miles (4373 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 48 to 49 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC
How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Charlotte, NC?The total driving time is 48 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Charlotte take?
San Francisco and Charlotte are 48 hours 22 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 San Francisco and Charlotte
Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Charlotte (NC) is 3 Hours.
Charlotte time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.
| Current local time in San Francisco | Current local time in Charlotte |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 01:29:57 PST | 2025-12-19, 04:29:57 EST |
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Charlotte North Carolina, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Charlotte, NC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 2717 mi | 4373 km | 2359.44 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 2297 mi | 3697 km | 1995 nmi |
| Difference | 420 mi | 676 km | 364 nmi |
San Francisco Details
San Francisco is located in California, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 37.775 |
| Longitude | -122.41944 |
| State | California |
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Charlotte Details
Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 35.22709 |
| Longitude | -80.84313 |
| State | North Carolina |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Charlotte, NC
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 91 hours 6 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 68 hours 19 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 60 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 54 hours 39 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 49 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 45 hours 33 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 42 hours 2 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 39 hours 2 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 36 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 34 hours 9 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 32 hours 9 minutes |