How far is Charleston, SC, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2386 miles / 3841 kilometers / 2074 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Charleston (CHS) is 2748 miles / 4423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2386.457 miles
- 3840.630 kilometers
- 2073.774 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- 2381.335 miles
- 3832.388 kilometers
- 2069.324 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 Oakland to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Oakland to Charleston generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |