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How far is Charleston, SC, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Charleston (CHS) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 46 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport

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506
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814
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440
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Distance from Mobile to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.894 miles
  • 814.157 kilometers
  • 439.610 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
  • 505.081 miles
  • 812.849 kilometers
  • 438.904 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 Mobile to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Mobile to Charleston generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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