How far is Charleston, SC, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 909 miles / 1463 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Charleston (CHS) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – 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)- 909.329 miles
- 1463.424 kilometers
- 790.186 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- 909.649 miles
- 1463.939 kilometers
- 790.464 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 Jetport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Portland and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Portland to Charleston generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Jetport (PWM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |