How far is Charleston, SC, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2411 miles / 3881 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Charleston (CHS) is 2892 miles / 4655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 7 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2411.469 miles
- 3880.883 kilometers
- 2095.509 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- 2406.847 miles
- 3873.445 kilometers
- 2091.493 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 Portland to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Portland to Charleston generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 |