How far is Charleston, SC, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 760 miles / 1223 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 17 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 760.226 miles
- 1223.466 kilometers
- 660.619 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- 760.623 miles
- 1224.103 kilometers
- 660.963 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 Chicago to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Charleston?
The time difference between Chicago and Charleston is 1 hour. Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Charleston generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS)
| United Airlines |