How far is Charleston, SC, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 217 miles / 350 kilometers / 189 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Charleston (CHS) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 21 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 217.456 miles
- 349.962 kilometers
- 188.964 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- 217.869 miles
- 350.627 kilometers
- 189.323 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 Raleigh to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Charleston generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |