How far is Charleston, SC, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2347 miles / 3778 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Charleston (CHS) is 2770 miles / 4458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2347.431 miles
- 3777.823 kilometers
- 2039.861 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- 2342.427 miles
- 3769.771 kilometers
- 2035.514 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 Sacramento to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Charleston generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |