Distance from Spruce Pine to McDowell
Spruce Pine → McDowell
26 km
≈ 16 miles · 14 nautical miles
Spruce PineMcDowell
32 min
Flight (if direct)
23 min
Driving time (est.)
south
Direction (177°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Spruce Pine and McDowell are close neighbours — just 26 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 26 km / 16 mi / 14 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 34 km / 21 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 32 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 23 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 177° — south |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-05:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Spruce Pine coordinates | 35.9154, -82.0646 |
| McDowell coordinates | 35.6812, -82.0487 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Spruce Pine and McDowell — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is McDowell from Spruce Pine?
McDowell is 26 km (16 miles) from Spruce Pine measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 34 km (21 mi).
How long is the flight from Spruce Pine to McDowell?
If a direct flight operates between Spruce Pine and McDowell, it would take approximately 32 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 Spruce Pine and McDowell?
McDowell has the same time zone offset. Spruce Pine uses UTC-05:00 and McDowell uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Spruce Pine and McDowell?
The geographic midpoint between Spruce Pine and McDowell is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 13 km from each city.
In which direction is McDowell from Spruce Pine?
McDowell lies to the south of Spruce Pine, at an initial bearing of 177°.