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How far is Charleston, SC, from Long Beach, CA?

The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers / 1905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Charleston (CHS) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.

Long Beach Airport – Charleston International Airport

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2192
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3528
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1905
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Distance from Long Beach to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2192.322 miles
  • 3528.201 kilometers
  • 1905.076 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
  • 2187.665 miles
  • 3520.706 kilometers
  • 1901.029 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 Long Beach to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Long Beach to Charleston generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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