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How far is Charleston, SC, from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4350 miles / 7001 kilometers / 3780 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Charleston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4349.910 miles
  • 7000.501 kilometers
  • 3779.968 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4340.341 miles
  • 6985.102 kilometers
  • 3771.653 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Alicante to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Charleston International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Alicante to Charleston generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W