How far is Charleston, SC, from West Palm Beach, FL?
The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 428 miles / 689 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Charleston (CHS) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 48 minutes.
Palm Beach International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from West Palm Beach to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from West Palm Beach to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 428.121 miles
- 688.995 kilometers
- 372.027 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- 429.456 miles
- 691.142 kilometers
- 373.187 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 West Palm Beach to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Charleston?
There is no time difference between West Palm Beach and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Charleston generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Beach International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PBI |
| ICAO Code: | KPBI |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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 |