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How far is Charleston, SC, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 0 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Charleston International Airport

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925
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1489
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804
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Distance from Houston to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 924.914 miles
  • 1488.504 kilometers
  • 803.728 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
  • 923.252 miles
  • 1485.830 kilometers
  • 802.284 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 Houston to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Houston to Charleston generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS)

United Airlines