How far is Charleston, SC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers / 386 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Charleston (CHS) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 443.628 miles
- 713.951 kilometers
- 385.503 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- 444.299 miles
- 715.030 kilometers
- 386.085 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 Washington D.C. to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Charleston generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 Washington D.C. (DCA) to Charleston (CHS)
| American Airlines |