How far is Charleston, SC, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers / 340 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Charleston (CHS) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 19 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 391.415 miles
- 629.922 kilometers
- 340.130 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- 390.610 miles
- 628.625 kilometers
- 339.431 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 Birmingham to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Charleston generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |