How far is Charleston, SC, from Columbus, GA?
The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 287 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Charleston (CHS) is 345 miles / 556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 56 minutes.
Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Charleston. 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 Columbus to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Columbus and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Columbus to Charleston 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 Columbus to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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 |