How far is Charleston, SC, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 168 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS) is 203 miles / 326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 51 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.776 miles
- 270.009 kilometers
- 145.793 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- 168.113 miles
- 270.551 kilometers
- 146.086 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 Charlotte to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Charlotte and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Charleston generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
Airlines flying from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS)
| American Airlines |