How far is Charleston, SC, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2150 miles / 3461 kilometers / 1869 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Charleston (CHS) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 9 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2150.289 miles
- 3460.554 kilometers
- 1868.550 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- 2145.775 miles
- 3453.290 kilometers
- 1864.627 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 Diego to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from San Diego to Charleston generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 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 Diego to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |