Dallas to Atlanta: Exactly 1,158 km (720 mi)

Dallas, United States → Atlanta, United States

1,158
Kilometers
720
Miles
~1h 57min
Flight time (est.)
~1,506 km
Rough road-length estimate

625 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Atlanta is 1,158 km (720 miles). Atlanta lies roughly east of Dallas; the initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Dallas (South, United States) sits at 32.7767°N, 96.7970°W; Atlanta (South, United States) is at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Dallas to Atlanta

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 57min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,506 km · ~18h 50min 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 Dallas to Atlanta: about 1,506 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 Dallas and Atlanta lies at approximately 33.4174°N, 90.6272°W — the position that is an equal 579 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Atlanta (America/New_York) is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (America/Chicago) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dallas from Atlanta?

The straight-line distance from Dallas to Atlanta is approximately 1,158 km (720 miles, 625 nautical miles).

What direction is Atlanta from Dallas?

Atlanta lies roughly east of Dallas; the initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E).

How long does it take to fly from Dallas to Atlanta?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 57min (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 Dallas to Atlanta?

Rough road-length estimate for Dallas to Atlanta: about 1,506 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 Dallas and Atlanta?

Atlanta (America/New_York) is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (America/Chicago) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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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