How far is Sylva, NC from Durham, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sylva and Durham is 246.59 miles (396.84 km).
Flight distance from Sylva, NC to Durham, NC is 246.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Sylva to Durham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sylva, North Carolina to Durham, North Carolina is: 269.8 miles (434.2 km) by car.
Driving from Sylva to Durham will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Sylva
Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2739 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°22'25"N 83°13'34"W |
| Latitude | 35.3737100 |
| Longitude | -83.2259800 |
| Altitude | 623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Durham is known for its college basketball team, the Duke Blue Devils, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nasher Museum of Art and the Carolina Theatre.
| Population | 285897 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'39"N 78°53'55"W |
| Latitude | 35.9940300 |
| Longitude | -78.8986200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Durham: (-78.898591,35.994064)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sylva and Durham
The distance between Sylva and Durham is 434 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 49 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 Sylva and Durham. The current time is 07:19:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.04 liters (9.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sylva and Durham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sylva to Durham is $30.71 (diesel $40.4).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $30.71 | $34.57 | $38.18 | $40.4 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sylva and Durham (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
Driving distance from Maine, NC to Sylva 170.03 miles (274 km)
Driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Sylva 290.69 miles (468 km)
