Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: Exactly 942 km (585 mi)

Atlanta, United States → Fort Lauderdale, United States

942
Kilometers
585
Miles
~1h 41min
Flight time (est.)
~1,224 km
Rough road-length estimate

508 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale is 942 km (585 miles). Fort Lauderdale lies roughly south-southeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 153° (SSE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Atlanta (South, United States) sits at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W; Fort Lauderdale (South, United States) is at 26.1224°N, 80.1373°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 153° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 41min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,224 km · ~15h 18min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: about 1,224 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale lies at approximately 29.9527°N, 82.1810°W — the position that is an equal 471 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Atlanta from Fort Lauderdale?

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale is approximately 942 km (585 miles, 508 nautical miles).

What direction is Fort Lauderdale from Atlanta?

Fort Lauderdale lies roughly south-southeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 153° (SSE).

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 41min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale?

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: about 1,224 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale?

Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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