Distance from Chars to Ames
Chars → Ames
6,966 km
≈ 4,328 miles · 3,761 nautical miles
CharsAmes
9 h 9 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 4 h
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (304°)
-7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 6,966 km (4,328 miles), the route from Chars to Ames is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 9 h 9 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 6,966 km / 4,328 mi / 3,761 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 9,055 km / 5,627 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 9 h 9 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 4 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 304° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Ames is -7 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Chars coordinates | 49.1603, 1.9367 |
| Ames coordinates | 42.0347, -93.6199 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Chars and Ames — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ames from Chars?
Ames is 6,966 km (4,328 miles) from Chars measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 9,055 km (5,627 mi).
How long is the flight from Chars to Ames?
If a direct flight operates between Chars and Ames, it would take approximately 9 h 9 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Chars and Ames?
Ames has 7 hours behind Chars. Chars uses UTC+01:00 and Ames uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Chars and Ames?
The geographic midpoint between Chars and Ames is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 3,483 km from each city.
In which direction is Ames from Chars?
Ames lies to the west-northwest of Chars, at an initial bearing of 304°.