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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1718 miles / 2764 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 41 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.680 miles
  • 2764.339 kilometers
  • 1492.623 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
  • 1718.037 miles
  • 2764.912 kilometers
  • 1492.933 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Charleston to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W