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How far is Charleston, SC, from Lajes?

The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2959 miles / 4762 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

Lajes Field – Charleston International Airport

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2571
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Distance from Lajes to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2958.961 miles
  • 4761.986 kilometers
  • 2571.267 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
  • 2952.519 miles
  • 4751.619 kilometers
  • 2565.669 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 Lajes to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to Charleston International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Lajes to Charleston generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lajes to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″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