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How far is Charleston, SC, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Charleston (CHS) is 910 miles / 1464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 21 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 719.005 miles
  • 1157.126 kilometers
  • 624.798 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
  • 718.747 miles
  • 1156.711 kilometers
  • 624.574 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 Springfield to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Springfield to Charleston generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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