How far is Charleston, SC, from Pensacola, FL?
The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Charleston (CHS) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 32 minutes.
Pensacola International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Pensacola to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 452.823 miles
- 728.748 kilometers
- 393.492 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- 452.200 miles
- 727.745 kilometers
- 392.951 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 Pensacola to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pensacola and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Pensacola to Charleston generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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 |