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How far is Charleston, SC, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1455 miles / 2342 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Charleston (CHS) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 35 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Charleston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1455.017 miles
  • 2341.622 kilometers
  • 1264.375 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
  • 1459.563 miles
  • 2348.939 kilometers
  • 1268.326 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 San Salvador to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Charleston generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W