How far is Charleston, SC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Charleston (CHS) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 4 minutes.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 441.266 miles
- 710.148 kilometers
- 383.449 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- 442.000 miles
- 711.330 kilometers
- 384.088 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 Washington Dulles International 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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 198 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Charleston (CHS)
| United Airlines |