How far is Sanford, NC from Charlotte, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanford and Charlotte is 95.32 miles (153.4 km).
Flight distance from Sanford, NC to Charlotte, NC is 95.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Sanford to Charlotte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanford, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 143.31 miles (230.63 km) by car.
Driving from Sanford to Charlotte will take approximately 02 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Sanford
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 30361 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W |
| Latitude | 35.4798800 |
| Longitude | -79.1803000 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Charlotte: South Tryon Street (-80.843177,35.227134)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sanford and Charlotte
The distance between Sanford and Charlotte is 231 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 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 Sanford and Charlotte. The current time is 18:14:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.14 liters (5.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanford and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanford to Charlotte is $16.31 (diesel $21.46).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.31 | $18.36 | $20.28 | $21.46 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanford and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
