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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8398 miles / 13515 kilometers / 7298 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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8398
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13515
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7298
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Flight time duration
16 h 24 min
CO2 emission
1 057 kg

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Distance from Charleston to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8398.014 miles
  • 13515.294 kilometers
  • 7297.675 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
  • 8399.556 miles
  • 13517.776 kilometers
  • 7299.015 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 16 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Charleston to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 057 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 057 kilograms equals 2 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E