How far is Charleston, SC, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Charleston (CHS) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 589.116 miles
- 948.090 kilometers
- 511.928 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- 588.014 miles
- 946.317 kilometers
- 510.970 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 Memphis to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Charleston?
The time difference between Memphis and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Memphis to Charleston generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |