How far is Columbus, GA, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 287 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Columbus (CSG) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 286.568 miles
- 461.187 kilometers
- 249.021 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- 285.980 miles
- 460.240 kilometers
- 248.509 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Charleston to Columbus generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |