How far is Columbus, NC from Charlotte, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Charlotte is 76.42 miles (122.99 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, NC to Charlotte, NC is 76.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Columbus to Charlotte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 84.43 miles (135.89 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Charlotte will take approximately 01 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States

Population 1007
GPS Coordinates 35°15'11"N 82°11'49"W
Latitude 35.2531700
Longitude -82.1970600
Altitude 336
Country United States
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#2 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Charlotte is a major center for banking and finance.

Population 900350
GPS Coordinates 35°13'38"N 80°50'35"W
Latitude 35.2270900
Longitude -80.8431300
Altitude 229
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Charlotte

The distance between Columbus and Charlotte is 136 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Charlotte. The current time is 14:43:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.28 liters (2.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Charlotte is $9.61 (diesel $12.64).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $9.61 $10.82 $11.95 $12.64

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Concord, NC to Columbus 104.83 miles (169 km)

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Driving distance from Durham, NC to Columbus 223.27 miles (359 km)

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Driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Columbus 223.49 miles (360 km)

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Driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Columbus 171.21 miles (276 km)

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Driving distance from High Point, NC to Columbus 156.67 miles (252 km)

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Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Columbus 245.55 miles (395 km)

Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Columbus 244.16 miles (393 km)

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Driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Columbus 285.93 miles (460 km)

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Driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Columbus 141.06 miles (227 km)

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