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

Fort Lauderdale, United States → Atlanta, United States

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

508 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta is 942 km (585 miles). Atlanta lies roughly north-northwest of Fort Lauderdale; the initial great-circle bearing is 335° (NNW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Fort Lauderdale (South, United States) sits at 26.1224°N, 80.1373°W; Atlanta (South, United States) is at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 335° (NNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta

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 Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta: 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 Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta 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

Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta 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 Fort Lauderdale from Atlanta?

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

What direction is Atlanta from Fort Lauderdale?

Atlanta lies roughly north-northwest of Fort Lauderdale; the initial great-circle bearing is 335° (NNW).

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

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 Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta?

Rough road-length estimate for Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta: 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 Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta?

Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta 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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