How far is Charleston, SC, from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 9670 miles / 15563 kilometers / 8403 nautical miles.
Richmond Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9670.441 miles
- 15563.066 kilometers
- 8403.383 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- 9666.480 miles
- 15556.692 kilometers
- 8399.942 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 Richmond to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Charleston International Airport is 18 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Charleston generates about 1 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 250 kilograms equals 2 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| 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 |