How far is Shelby from Charlotte?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Charlotte is 39.33 miles (63.29 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, NC to Charlotte, NC is 39.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, North Carolina to Charlotte, North Carolina is: 45.66 miles (73.48 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Charlotte will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 20145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°17'32"N 81°32'8"W |
| Latitude | 35.2923500 |
| Longitude | -81.5356500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
City in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
| 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 Shelby and Charlotte
The distance between Shelby and Charlotte is 73 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 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 Shelby and Charlotte. The current time is 11:35:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.1 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Charlotte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Charlotte is $6.61 (diesel $7.81).
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 per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.102 (Diesel $4.849) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 30, 2023.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelby and Charlotte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
