How far is Charleston, SC, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston (CHS) is 302 miles / 486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 55 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 259.033 miles
- 416.873 kilometers
- 225.094 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- 258.530 miles
- 416.064 kilometers
- 224.656 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 Atlanta to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Charleston generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
Airlines flying from Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston (CHS)
| Air France |
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Southwest Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |