Flight Time from Chesapeake to Durham
The flight from Chesapeake to Durham covers about 157 mi and takes roughly 47 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Chesapeake and Durham are about 157 mi (252 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 204 mi (328 km), a drive of about 3 hr 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 157 mi / 252 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 204 mi / 328 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $25 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.414, -77.594 |
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
Chesapeake to Durham is about 157 mi (252 km) in a straight line, and roughly 204 mi (328 km) by road.