Flight Time from Cary to Virginia Beach
The flight from Cary to Virginia Beach covers about 172 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Cary and Virginia Beach are about 172 mi (277 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 224 mi (361 km), a drive of about 4 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 172 mi / 277 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 224 mi / 361 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.330, -77.389 |
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 Virginia Beach is about 172 mi (277 km) in a straight line, and roughly 224 mi (361 km) by road.