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How far is Charleston, SC, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers / 624 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Charleston (CHS) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport

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718
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Distance from Bloomington to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 717.570 miles
  • 1154.818 kilometers
  • 623.552 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
  • 717.558 miles
  • 1154.797 kilometers
  • 623.541 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 Bloomington to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Charleston generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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