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How far is Acapulco from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 1658 miles / 2668 kilometers / 1441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 40 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.832 miles
  • 2668.021 kilometers
  • 1440.616 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
  • 1659.096 miles
  • 2670.056 kilometers
  • 1441.715 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 Charleston to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Charleston to Acapulco generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W