How far is Charleston, SC, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Charleston (CHS) is 618 miles / 994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 49 minutes.

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)

• 503.184 miles
• 809.797 kilometers
• 437.255 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

• 504.000 miles
• 811.109 kilometers
• 437.964 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Charleston?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Charleston.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Charleston generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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