Flight Time from Cary to Chapel Hill
The flight from Cary to Chapel Hill covers about 18 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
32 min
Nonstop flight
18 mi
Straight-line
25 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Cary and Chapel Hill are about 18 mi (28 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 25 mi (40 km), a drive of about 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 18 mi / 28 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 25 mi / 40 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.852, -78.918 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cary to Chapel Hill is about 18 mi (28 km) in a straight line, and roughly 25 mi (40 km) by road.