There are
940 mi
from Olathe, KS to Hickory, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 45 mins to go from Olathe, Kansas to Hickory, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Olathe, KS to Hickory, NC) is 771.13 mi.
940 mi = 1,512.38 kms