Distance from Charlotte to Palmdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Palmdale (CA) is 2100 miles or 3380 kilometers or 1824 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Palmdale is 2387 miles (3843 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 287 miles or 463 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Palmdale is 2100 miles or 3380 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Palmdale, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Palmdale?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Palmdale, 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 Palmdale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Palmdale, CA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Palmdale, California is 2387 miles or 3843 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Palmdale, CA is 2387 miles or 3843 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Palmdale, California.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Palmdale, California is approximately 2387 miles (3843 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 Palmdale, CA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Palmdale, CA?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Palmdale take?
Charlotte and Palmdale are 42 hours 20 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 Palmdale

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

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Palmdale
2025-12-22, 04:37:44 EST2025-12-22, 01:37:44 PST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Palmdale California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2387 mi 3843 km 2072.87 nmi
Straight line distance 2100 mi 3380 km 1824 nmi
Difference 287 mi 463 km 248 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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Palmdale Details

Palmdale is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 34' 45.9'' Longitude: W 118° 6' 59.3''
Latitude34.57943
Longitude-118.11646
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Palmdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Palmdale, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 80 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 53 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 2 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 43 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 36 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 15 minutes