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How far is Charleston, SC, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 3881 miles / 6246 kilometers / 3373 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Charleston International Airport

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3881
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6246
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3373
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Distance from Edinburgh to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3881.107 miles
  • 6246.036 kilometers
  • 3372.590 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
  • 3872.839 miles
  • 6232.729 kilometers
  • 3365.405 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 Edinburgh to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Charleston International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Charleston generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Charleston

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination 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