Flight Time from Charlotte to Durham
The flight from Charlotte to Durham covers about 121 mi and takes roughly 43 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Charlotte and Durham are about 121 mi (195 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 158 mi (254 km), a drive of about 2 hr 49 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 121 mi / 195 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 158 mi / 254 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 49 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $20 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.614, -79.876 |
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
Charlotte to Durham is about 121 mi (195 km) in a straight line, and roughly 158 mi (254 km) by road.